ചെല, കല്ലാൽ, കട്ടാൽ, Drupacea Ficus, Mysorensis Ficus, fig payapa Mysore
Ficus mysorensis Heyne ex Roth var. pubescens Roth
8.53484, 77.1462
Field Notes
Description:
It is a perennial evergreen tree with leathery leaves that remain throughout the year. It can reach 15 meters high, shows almost no aerial roots unlike other species of ficus. The bark has a light greyish tone and smooth surface.
Exudates : Latex white, profuse.
Habitat:
Habit : Trees up to 25 m tall, aerial roots numerous, arising in tufts from the stout branches.
Distribution :India to Indo-China and Sri Lanka; in the Western_Ghats- South, Central and Maharashtra Sahyadris.
Notes:
This tree with beautiful leaves was on the roadside near the forest living on another tree.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 24, 2014
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