''Ficus montana'' (common name, oakleaf fig) is a species of subtropical climbing
fig
The fig is the edible fruit of ''Ficus carica'', a species of small tree in the flowering plant family Moraceae. Native to the Mediterranean and western Asia, it has been cultivated since ancient times and is now widely grown throughout the world ...
plant. Leaves are 3 to 5 inches long. The leaves are shaped like oak leaves which gives its common name. It is grown as a
houseplant
A houseplant, sometimes known as a pot plant, potted plant, or an indoor plant, is an ornamental plant that is grown indoors. As such, they are found in places like residences and offices, mainly for decorative purposes. Common houseplants are us ...
, in offices and in shopping malls. It is slow growing. It is often confused with the tiny ''
F. pumila quercifolia'', which is a vining species that creeps on the surface of soil. The Latin
specific epithet ''montana'' refers to mountains or coming from mountains.
[Archibald William Smith ]
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External links
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Figs info' - Includes info on oakleaf fig ''Ficus montana''
maclellandii
Taxa named by Nicolaas Laurens Burman
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