Ficus heteropleura Blume
| Etymology | Genus | From the Latin name for the fig (Ficus species) |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Varying venation on the leaf underside | |
| Family | Moraceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Sandy-Leafed Fig | |
| Status | Native: Least Concern | |
| Form | Tree, Epiphyte | |
| Native Distribution | India, Bhutan, Hainan, Southeast Asia | |
Diagnostics:
Ficus heteropleura is a sprawling woody climber, epiphyte or shrub. The leaves are diagnostic, narrow, with a long drip-tip, and an intricately patterned underside, which has a rough sandpaper feel. The figs are bright orange.
Interesting Facts:
The Sandy-Leafed Fig is a host plant for the caterpillar of the butterfly, Striped Blue Crow.
A sprawling individual at Kent Ridge.
Diagnostic leaf underside, note the long drip-tip.
Branch and leaf arrangement.
Figs.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2018-12-15 / Modified: 2018-12-21
Posted: 2018-12-15 / Modified: 2018-12-21
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