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Ficus johannis Boiss.

Synonyms

Ficus carica, Ficus geraniifolia, Ficus malvastrifolia, Ficus persica, Ficus vitifolia

AI-generated Description

Ficus johannis, a subspecies of the common fig tree (Ficus carica), is native to the Middle East. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in wadi areas and near water sources, where its roots can access moisture. The plant produces two crops of fruit per year, with the first crop being larger and more abundant. Local reports suggest that Ficus johannis is relatively rare in Qatar, but can be found in certain protected areas and oases, where it provides shade and food for local wildlife.

Dusty fig tree Ficus johannis (a native subspicies of F. carica) on Barzan Street in Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2014
Barzan Street, Doha, Qatar

Young fig tree (Ficus johannis) in a lane behind Abdullah Bin Thani Street in Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, March 28, 2014
Abdullah Bin Thani Street, Doha, Qatar

Brown kitten under a fig tree Ficus johannis on Umm Wishad Street, Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, June 19, 2015
Umm Wishad Street, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Ficus johannis in Qatar reveal the plant's presence in various locations in Doha. On Barzan Street in Musheirib area, a dusty fig tree was spotted on March 21, 2014. A young fig tree was also found in a lane behind Abdullah Bin Thani Street in the same area on March 28, 2014. Additionally, a fig tree was seen on Umm Wishad Street in Musheirib area on June 19, 2015, with a brown kitten resting under it. These sightings indicate that Ficus johannis can be found in urban areas of Doha, often in streets and lanes, and can coexist with human activity and other living creatures. The plant's ability to thrive in these environments suggests its adaptability to the local climate and conditions. Multiple sightings were recorded over a period of time, from March 2014 to June 2015.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Ficus johannis from www.theplantlist.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.