Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Secondary Rainforest, Monsoon Forest, Coastal Forest). Grows in coastal, monsoon, savannah and secondary forests, and on cliffs and roadside trees.
Distribution in Singapore
Bukit Timah, Choa Chu Kang, Cluny Road, off Orchard Road, Pulau Ubin (Chek Jawa), and Tanglin Road.
Distribution worldwide
India through South China, Malesia, Singapore, Northern Australia
Flowering and fruiting
Dispersal
Biotic (Fauna)
Wildlife interactions
Bird Attracting. Pollinated by fig wasps. Fruits are eaten by birds, gibbons, siamangs, and squirrels.
Light conditions
Full sun
Soil conditions
Water
Remarks
Attracts many frugivores, especially birds. Periodic leafing creates a lot of leaf litter.
Additional references
Lee, S. H., Ng, A. B., Lim, R. C., Francisco, R., Ng, W. Q., Ng, X. Y., ... & Tan, H. T. (2013). Status and distribution in Singapore of Ficus virens Aiton (Moraceae). Nature in Singapore, 6, 223-227.