Error message
Unable to fetch location details at this time.
Olive Leaf Fig
Ficus oleifolia
5.67429, 116.338
Field Notes
Description:
The olive leaf fig is named for the leaves which resemble olive leaves. However, this common fig species is highly variable with many different morphs. This morph that I found have rounded thick leaves instead.
It grows as a short shrub or small epiphyte usually less than 1m tall. Fruits are smooth and hard, about 1cm in diameter.
Habitat:
Growing on the forest floor in the montane rainforest of Sabah.
Notes:
This is another form which have flatter pointed leaves:
https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/2018836389
Reference Links:
Ficus oleifolia: Introduction – THE FIGS OF BORNEO
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 13, 2020
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment
Sign in to comment