Ficus superba

Sea fig
Sea Fig in Japan
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus
Species: F. superba
Binomial name
Ficus superba
Miq.

Ficus superba, also known as sea fig or deciduous fig, is a hemiepiphytic tree of genus Ficus. It is also one of the species known as Strangler fig. It occurs in Japan and China. It is also found in various parts of South-east Asia, such as Thailand, Vietnam, Java, Kalimantan, the Lesser Sunda Islands, Moluccas, Seram Island and Peninsular Malaysia.

The variety Ficus superba var. henneana grows in Australia where it may reach 35 metres tall.[1]

References

  1. "Ficus superba". Plant Net - Flora Online. NSW Government. Retrieved March 13, 2012.