Ficus aurea Nutt.

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The Flora and Ethnobotany of Cat Island, Bahamas
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU')
Species	Ficus aurea	Au: Nutt.
Family	Moraceae
Common Name Fig
Description	Large spreading tree with milky sap that exudes from the cut
branches. Fruits are sessile.
Location/Habitat Port Howe, at the northeast most part of the settlement, in a rocky area
with patchy vegetation, next to the Convenience store. Disturbed yard.
Latitude	24°09’ 52” N	Longitude 75°19’81”W
Uses/Comments The bark is tied around an area for sprain or weakness. The milky sap is
applied to ring worm. A warm leaf is rested on boils to bring to head. The
milky sap is dripped in water and taken for hypertension or to slow a fast
beating heart..
Collector(s) Laurel R. Richey
Collection No 99-447 Duplicates 5 Date June 11, 1999
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation
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