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Ficus virens var. sublanceolata
Also called Spotted Fig, Albayi, White Fig
Mountain fig is a large banyan or strangler fig tree from subtropical and tropical eastern Australia and Southeast Asia, often over 30 m tall. It is grown as a shade and ornamental tree in large gardens and parks rather than as a small pot plant, and it needs plenty of space.
Ficus virens var. sublanceolata is a banyan or strangler fig. It grows alongside the related white fig in the northern part of its range. They differ with narrower leaves, almost lanceolate in shape. Common names in Australia include white fig, sour fig, deciduous fig and banyan. A large example can be seen north of Murwillumbah beside the old Pacific Highway, not far from the state border with Queensland.
Plants of the World Online treats Ficus virens var. sublanceolata as a synonym of F. virens var. virens.
It grows as far south as the Clarence River, New South Wales, and up through Queensland, Torres Strait, Northern Territory, Western Australia and parts of South East Asia. It is often seen on alluvial soil in riverine rainforest.
Suited to parks and large gardens as an ornamental tree. Often seen planted in Australian parks and botanic gardens. The timber is of no commercial use.
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Pet safety from the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant lists.
