| Etymology | Genus | From the Latin name for the fig (Ficus species) |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Arrow-shaped | |
| Family | Moraceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Arrowhead Ficus, Akar Beringin, Sepedih | |
| Status | Native: Critically Endangered | |
| Form | Climber | |
| Native Distribution | India, Andaman Islands to southern China, Myanmar, Indochina, Thailand, Malesia, Micronesia | |
Diagnostics:
A climbing fig that is found in mature forests. The leaf is arrowhead-shaped. The entire plant is covered with white hairs. The stipules are triangular and brown.
At Nee Soon Swamp Forest (2013).
Leaf.
Young red leaf. Note the hairs covering all parts of the plant, and the brown stipules.
References
-Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-09-11
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