Ficus amplissima Sm.
Main specimen
Moraceae
{ Description | Leaf }
The leaves of Ficus amplissima grow alternately on the stem (spirally arranged).
The leaf is simple, bright green-coloured above and paler beneath. The leaf is coriaceous and glabrous on both sides.
The leaves have a 4-5 cm long and pubescent petiole.
The leaf blade is 8-12 cm long and 5-8 cm wide. The shape of the blade is ovate, the apex is acuminate, the base is rounded and the margins are entire.
The venation of the leaf is reticulate with a prominent midrib.

Ficus amplissima twig

Ficus amplissima leaf (upper side)

Ficus amplissima leaf (lower side)

Ficus amplissima leaf and figs

Ficus amplissima leaf (upper side)

Ficus amplissima leaf (lower side)
Date of collection
15 Oct, 2015
Collected by
N.L.I.B.
GPS coordinates
11.99471 N - 79.82410 E
Locality
Pitchandikulam Forest, Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India