Threats or Importance
The fruit can be eaten by mammals such as black crested gibbons and Hainan gibbons in China. These animals are critically endangered.
Plants
Mountain Fig
Scientific Name
Ficus altissima
Other Common Name(s)
Lofty Fig, Council Tree
Height
Up to 30 m
Flowering Season
March to April
Fruiting Season
May to July
Reproduction
Pollinated by fig wasps
Fun Facts
The thin aerial roots hanging from the tree absorb moisture in the air. When they reach the ground, the roots penetrate the soil and grow into thick support for the tree.
This evergreen tree is big and tall with a wide tree crown. It serves well to provide shading from the sun.
Origins
East and Southeast Asia, including countries such as China, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia.
Threats & Conservation
Threats & Conservation
Conservation
