Ficus recurva Blume
| Etymology | Genus | From the Latin name for the fig (Ficus species) |
|---|---|---|
| Species | From Latin, curved backwards, probably referring to its the hook-like hairs | |
| Family | Moraceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Akar Dahara | |
| Status | Native: Endangered | |
| Form | Climber | |
| Native Distribution | Sumatra, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Java, Borneo, Philippines | |
Diagnostics:
A root climber, which occurs locally along Jalan Inggu, Nee Soon Swamp Forest, and the Western Catchment Area (Tan et al., 2013). The leaves in a branch are usually aligned in a single plane. The leaves are elliptic, egg- or lance-shaped. Cordate bases are present but may be indistinct. Hairs are present more on the base of the leaf giving it a slight rough texture. Lance-shaped stipules are present on young branches. The variety in Singapore is Ficus recurva var. ribesioides.
Near Mandai Track 7.
Branch.
Leaf upper surface.
Leaf lower surface.
Reddish stipule and petiole, and hairs along the twig and leaf margins.
Slight cordate bases of leaves.
References
Tan, S. Y., Koh, C. Y., Siow, H. J. M., Li, T., Wong, H. F., Heyzer, A.& Tan, H. T. W. (2013). 100 common vascular plants of the Nee Soon Swamp Forest, Singapore. Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, National University of Singapore.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2026-03-01