Description
Ficus leptodictya (also called Slender-leaved Fig, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Australia, and it typically grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests. It is a large shrub or small tree, with large, leathery, ovate-shaped leaves and small yellow-green flowers. It produces small, yellow-green figs.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus leptodictya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficus leptoclada has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in pairs in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Where to Find Ficus leptoclada
Ficus leptodictya is native to India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.