Moraceae · Ficus

Mistletoe Fig

Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii

Also known as Triangle Fig, Sweetheart Tree And Natal Tree

Shrub
Habit
Shrub
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering
May-November

Plant Details

Scientific name
Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii
Genus
Ficus
Family
Moraceae
Habit
Shrub
Native to
S.Africa
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering & fruiting
May-November

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Moraceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Catkin
Fruit
Drupe

Typical of the Moraceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Mistletoe Fig

Mistletoe Fig (Ficus natalensis subsp. leprieurii) is a shrub belonging to the Moraceae family (Fig/Mulberry family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, catkin/syconium/head flower clusters, drupe/syconium/sorosis fruit. It is native to S.Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-November.

Illustration representing the Moraceae family
Botanical family

Moraceae

Fig/Mulberry family

Mistletoe Fig belongs to the Moraceae family.

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