Ficus sinuata
| Ficus sinuata | |
|---|---|
 | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Genus: | Ficus |
| Species: | F. sinuata |
| Binomial name | |
| Ficus sinuata Thunb. | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
| |
Ficus sinuata is a species of plant from the family Moraceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to India and Southeast Asia.[1][3]
Description
[edit]Ficus sinuata can grow up to 6 m (20 ft) tall. It often begins as an epilithic lithophyte before its roots extend to the ground.[3]
Similar to other figs, its fruits are syconia in which its flowers are enclosed. These fruits are round or elliptical, 3 to 8 mm (0.12 to 0.31 in) in diameter, and are most often produced in clusters underneath the plant's leaves though they can occasionally appear alone or in pairs. They turn red or orange when mature.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Ficus sinuata grows in tropical forests below 2,400 m (7,900 ft) above sea level.[1]
Conservation
[edit]While the species isn't at risk overall, it has been noted to be at risk in Singapore specifically.[1][3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Oldfield, S. (2023). "Ficus sinuata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T223583548A223592226. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T223583548A223592226.en.
- ↑ "Ficus sinuata Thunb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 November 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "NParks | Ficus sinuata". www.nparks.gov.sg. Retrieved 2026-11-03.
 | This Moraceae article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |