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Ficus auriculata
Broad-leaf Fig, Roxburgh Fig, Giant Indian Fig, Elephant Ear Fig Tree, Himalaya Fig Tree, Ara, Anjir, Kelebok, Nangtan
| Species Name | Ficus auriculata |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Broad-leaf Fig, Roxburgh Fig, Giant Indian Fig, Elephant Ear Fig Tree, Himalaya Fig Tree, Ara, Anjir, Kelebok, Nangtan |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Small spreading tree. Very large heart-shaped leaves 30 cm or more in length. Fruits are large edible figs, 5-9 cm across, stalked, pear-shaped, reddish brown with red-purple flesh and hanging in short ropes that extend from the branches to the base of the trunk.
2. Tree Size
Medium (10-15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- Himalayas, South China, Indochina, and Thailand. Possibly wild in northern Peninsular Malaysia.
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Lowland forests
5. Altitude (in meters)
- 1000-2100 m
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces
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Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
Coastal Fronts (0)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Least Concern
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Medium
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
Yes
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
Yes
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
Yes
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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- Inferred from habitat association. Planted at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, on flat ground in a small green space.
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- Inferred from habitat association. Planted at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, on flat ground in a small green space. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
No
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
- None were observed growing in flooded areas.
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- It has a high drought tolerance. [1]
24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
No
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- The lower branches tend to break after storms due to the weight of rainwater pooling on the large leaves. [1]
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
Yes
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- Prefers high humidity and warmth and gets large and spectacular leaves where summer rainfall is seasonally very high. [1]
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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- Reported to be highly resistant to pests and disease. However, there are links between drought and the occurrence of pests on this species—it is prone to borers when it dries up. [1]
27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- The fruits are edible, and the tree has medicinal uses [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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