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Scientific name
Ficus grossularioides Burm.f.
Synonym(s)
Ficus alba Reinw. ex Blume
Common name
White-leafed Fig
Family
Moraceae
Habit
Tree
Maximum height (m)
15
Native or Non-native
Native
Invasive
Habitat
Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Secondary Rainforest, Freshwater Swamp Forest, Grassland / Savannah/ Scrubland, Disturbed Area / Open Ground). In disturbed (open) mixed dipterocarp, keranga, swamp and coastal forests up to 400 m altitude. Usually in regrowth, along roads, padi's and plantations. Also common along rivers and streams. Usually on sandy soils
Distribution in Singapore
Distribution worldwide
Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo, and Java
Flowering and fruiting
Dispersal
Biotic (Fauna) (Vertebrates (Bat), Vertebrates (Other Mammal))
Wildlife interactions
Bird Attracting, Caterpillar Food Plant, Caterpillar Moth Food Plant, Bat Food
Light conditions
Sunny
Soil conditions
Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils
Water
Remarks
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