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.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2026-03-08
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