Ficus auriculata

Ficus auriculata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus
Species: F. auriculata
Binomial name
Ficus auriculata
Lour.

Ficus auriculata (Roxburgh fig) is a type of fig tree seen all over Asia[1] noted for its big and round leaves. This is used as fodder in Nepal. It is least resistant to fire, but likes good sunlight.[2] Ceratosolen emarginatus is the insect that helps to pollinate this plant. [3] [4]

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  1. ↑ http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200006348
  2. ↑ http://www.forestrynepal.org/resources/trees/ficus-auriculata
  3. ↑ http://www.insect.org.cn/EN/abstract/abstract13628.shtml
  4. ↑ http://www.figweb.org/Ficus/Subgenus_Sycomorus/Section_Sycomorus/Subsection_Neomorphe/Ficus_auriculata.htm
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