Ficus deltoidea Jack
| Etymology | Genus | From the Latin name for the fig (Ficus species) |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Delta-shaped (triangle) | |
| Family | Moraceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Mistletoe Fig | |
| Status | Native: Critically Endangered | |
| Form | Shrub or Epiphyte | |
| Native Distribution | Thailand, Borneo, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Maluku, Sulawesi, Sumatra | |
Diagnostics
One of the rarest fig in Singapore, it can be found growing on open areas especially in poor soils, on rocky slopes or even as epiphytes. The leaf is deltoid-shaped, and the underside is yellow or orange, with black glands along the vein intersections.
A bush can be found growing on a rocky outcrop at Pulau Ubin (Ng, 2005). It is also a popular fig cultivated for ornamental purposes.
Cultivated stand growing on a support at National University of Singapore (2010).
Gunung Arong, Malaysia (2010).
Deltoid shape, and yellow underside. Note black glands at vein intersections.
Figs.
References
Ng, A. B. C. (2005). A guide to the fabulous figs of Singapore. Singapore Science Centre.
Siyang ·
2026-03-08