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fig Ficus crassiramea Family Moraceae updated Dec 09 Where seen? A gorgeous specimen of this rare tree can be seen on Pulau Ubin growing near the Information Kiosk at Ubin Jetty. According to Hsuan Keng, it was found on Pulau Seraya, Changi and Fort Canning. According to Ng, it is now 'extremely rare' and besides the small one at Pulau Ubin, there are a few mature trees on Pulau Tekong. According to Corners, it was found from Myanmar to the Solomon Islands and was common in Malaya, sometimes found in towns and villages. It was wrongly called Ficus procera in the past. Features: It is considered a strangling fig that can grow large. Leaves elliptical, stiff and leathery (15-20cm long). New leaves are sheated in dark pink stipules. The figs grow in leaf axils (1.5-1.8cm wide) and ripen to a brilliant orange. The figs can take six months to ripen. According to Corners, the figs are half covered or more by large, shiny, hard, resinous yellow bracts at the base. Bark pinkish brown. Status and threats: It is listed as 'Critically Endangered' in the Red List of threatened plants of Singapore. |
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