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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Ficus sagittata Vahl

Creeping shrub.  [JD].  Epiphytic vine when young, tree when mature.  Leaves ovate, to 20cm long, figs axillary, solitary, paired or occasionally clustered.  [FOC].

Horticultural & Botanical History

Introduced to Britain in 1805.  [JD].

History at Camden Park

Desideratum to Loddiges’ Nursery, 6th January 1845.  [MP A2933-2, p.28].  There is no direct evidence that it was received and grown.

Notes

Published Mar 16, 2009 - 04:35 PM | Last updated Mar 18, 2010 - 01:25 PM

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Family Moraceae
Category
Region of origin

Widespread in Asia, from Bhutan to the Pacific Islands
Synonyms
  • Ficus compressicaulis Blume
  • Ficus lanaoensis Merril ex Sata
  • Ficus ramentacea Roxb.
Common Name

Trailing Fig
Name in the Camden Park Record

Ficus sagittata 
Confidence level high