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Ficus mysorensis Heyne ex Roth var. pubescens Roth
It is a perennial evergreen tree with leathery leaves that remain throughout the year. It can reach 15 meters high, shows almost no aerial roots unlike other species of ficus. The bark has a light greyish tone and smooth surface. Exudates : Latex white, profuse.
Habit : Trees up to 25 m tall, aerial roots numerous, arising in tufts from the stout branches. Distribution :India to Indo-China and Sri Lanka; in the Western_Ghats- South, Central and Maharashtra Sahyadris.
This tree with beautiful leaves was on the roadside near the forest living on another tree.
Spotted on Apr 18, 2014
Submitted on Apr 24, 2014
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Thank you Venus.