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Ficus deltoidea, commonly known as mistletoe fig (mas cotek in Malaysian, tabat barito in Indonesia, or สาลิกาลิ้นทอง in Thai) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae, native to Southeast Asia, and widely naturalized in other parts of the world.
Its syconia (figs) are round to oblong, 4–15 mm wide, and ripen from yellow to orange, or red to dark purple. Habitat. It grows as an epiphyte or terrestrial plant in the lowlands to mountains up to 3,200 m altitude. It also grows in thickets and scrub on sandy soil, or on rocks in coastal areas.
Dec 25, 2020 · Ficus deltoidea, commonly referred as Mas Cotek, is one of the most popular plant used for medicinal purposes for various diseases. Ficus deltoidea is cultivated as an ornamental shrub or housing plant in different regions of the world.
Ficus deltoidea var. deltoidea Jack. Vernacular name/ local name. Character (Color, odour, taste) The dried leaves are brown in colour, odourless and have slight taste. Identification. Plant Morphology.
Apr 7, 2018 · Learn about Ficus deltoidea, a common fig species in Borneo with distinctive triangular leaves and large seeds. Find out its distribution, ecology, medicinal uses and how to distinguish it from similar species.
Learn how to grow and care for the mistletoe fig or ficus deltoidea, a popular house plant that can also be planted outdoors. Find out about its light, water, temperature, humidity, fertilizer and pest requirements, as well as how to propagate it by cuttings.
Ficus deltoidea is an evergreen shrub or small tree with shiny, waxy, triangular leaves and yellow figs. Learn about its cultivars, uses, hardiness, and cultural conditions for indoor and outdoor growth.
