Moraceae Collection

Ficus elastica, Indian rubber tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at The Natural History Museum, London

Ficus glomerata, doomar or gular
Plate 532 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

1000 year old grove of Banyan fig trees (Ficus benghalensis) Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan province, China, May 2017

A giant ficus tree in the Alameda Apodaca (Alameda del Marques de Comillas) garden, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Banyan fig tree (Ficus benjamina), one single individual tree, Banyan garden protected forest, Kenting National Park, Taiwan

Roots, Ficus socotrana (Ficus socotrana), botanical garden, Jardin Botanico Canario
ficus, gran canaria, islas canarias, moraceae, park, strangler fig, ve, Harry Laub Travel Photography, 1027614214

Strangler fig (Ficus sp) growing over Hoop Pine tree(Araucaria cunninghamii) with branches knotting round each other, Morans Falls Track, Green Mountains

Banyan tree (Ficus macrophylla) Valley of the Shadows, Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island Group UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, New South Wales, Australia, October 2012

Peacock (Pavo cristatus) resting on large Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis), Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan, India

Forest dormouse (Dryomys nitedula) feeding on Mulberries, Bulgaria, June 2008 WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS. WWE BOOK

Strangler Fig (Ficus sp. ) that has killed its host tree long ago. The host has rotted away
Strangler Fig (Ficus sp.) that has killed its host tree long ago. The host has rotted away, leaving a hollow center. Lowland rainforest in Borneo. Gunung Palung National Park, Indonesia

Spectral tarsier (Tarsius spectrum) in day-time roost tree (Ficus sp. )
Spectral tarsier (Tarsius spectrum) in day-time roost tree (Ficus sp.). Tangkoko National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Strangler fig (Ficus sp) stems growing and merging into each other, Green Mountains, Lamington National Park, Rainforests of Australia UNESCO World Heritage Site, Queensland, Australia

Looking through the aerial roots of a Strangler fig (Ficus zarazalensis) the original host tree that the Fig was climbing has been killed and has rotted away, leaving a hollow space in the middle

Illustration of Ficus sp. (Strangler fig) attached to a host tree, branches forming a mesh around the trunk of the host

Ficus sp. Strangler Fig, wrapped around trunk of host tree

Morus alba, White Mulberry, leafy tree with a short thick trunk

Artocarpus altilis, breadfruit tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Sitodium altile

Banyan tree, St. Thomas, West Indies 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Artocarpus chaplasha, chapalish
Leaves and fruit of the chapalish tree (Artocarpus chaplasha). Illutration from the John Fleming collection

Ficus benghalensis and squirrel
Bodycolour and watercolour on board, c. 1779. Unknown artist commissined by Mrs Wheler (fl.1780s). Held in the Library and Archives Date: circa 1779

Ficus carica, Common Fig, showing bushy growth of serrated leaves

Picture No. 11676135
Moreton Bay Fig Tree roots Date:

Picture No. 11676134
Moreton Bay Fig Tree roots Date:

Noni, Indian Mulberry or Great Morinda -Morinda citrifolia-, fruit, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Common fig -Ficus carica-

Strangler Fig -Ficus- wrapped around a host tree, tropical rain forest, Las Pailas, Ricon de la Vieja National Park, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America

Banyan or Bengal Fig -Ficus benghalensis-, strangler fig, Las Pailas, Ricon de la Vieja National Park, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America

Dorstenia foetida, close-up inflorescense, from Yemen and Socotra

White Mulberry leaf and fruit - Spain

Black Mulberry (Morus nigra) close-up leaf and ripe fruit, September

Common Fig (Ficus carica) close-up of leaves, growing beside fence in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Common Fig (Ficus carica) close-up of leaf underside, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) fruit and leaves, Jibacoa, Mayabeque Province, Cuba, November

Moraceae Section of syconium of Common fig Ficus carica, illustration
Botany - Trees - Moraceae - Section of syconium of Common fig (Ficus carica), illustration

Two and a half figs

Common fig - Ficus carica (Ficus sativa) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Common fig - Ficus carica (Ficus sativa)

Botany, Trees, Moraceae, Flowers and fruits of Paper mulberry Broussonetia papyrifera, Illustration
Botany - Trees - Moraceae - Flowers and fruits of Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera), illustration

Black mulberry (Morus nigra), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Antoine Poiteau
Botany - Moraceae - Black mulberry (Morus nigra). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Antoine Poiteau

Botany, Moraceae, Leaves and flowers of Osage-orange Maclura pomifera, Illustration
Botany - Moraceae - Leaves and flowers of Osage-orange (Maclura pomifera), illustration

Fig (Ficus), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Joseph Redoute
Botany - Moraceae - Fig (Ficus). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Joseph RedoutA

Maclura pomifera ripening fruit

Ficus scabra
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

A7 / 361a Ficus racemosa, fig
Finished watercolour by F. P. Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Cooks first voyage, 1768-1771

Morinda citrifolia, Indian mulberry
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Ficus racemosa, cluster fig
An illustration from Watercolour Drawings of Indian Plants, part of the John Fleming Collection, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Brosimum galactodendron, cow tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

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Moraceae, also known as the fig family, is a diverse group of plants that includes some fascinating and iconic species. From the majestic Ficus elastica, commonly known as the Indian rubber tree, to the delicious Black Mulberry and vibrant Figue violette (Ficus violacea), these plants captivate with their beauty and utility. One remarkable member of this family is the Banyan fig tree (Ficus benjamina), which stands alone as a single individual tree. Its sprawling branches and intricate aerial roots create an awe-inspiring sight in any landscape. Similarly impressive are the Roots of Ficus socotrana found in botanical gardens like Jardin Botanico Canario, showcasing nature's architectural marvels. The Strangler fig (Ficus sp) adds another layer of intrigue by growing over trees like Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii), intertwining its roots with those of its host. This symbiotic relationship results in a breathtaking fusion of two distinct species. In Lord Howe island's Valley of Shadows lies the grandeur of Banyan tree (Ficus macrophylla). Its ancient presence casts an enchanting aura over its surroundings, reminding us of nature's resilience and endurance. Meanwhile, Tongbiguan Nature Reserve boasts a 1000-year-old grove filled with magnificent Banyan fig trees (Ficus benghalensis), standing tall as living testaments to time itself. Moraceae not only provides shelter for flora but also sustenance for fauna. The Forest dormouse (Dryomys nitedula) finds nourishment amidst Mulberries in Bulgaria while Spectral tarsiers seek refuge during daylight hours within Ficus sp. -laden roost trees. Lastly, we witness how Strangler fig stems grow and merge into each other atop Green Mountains—a testament to nature's ability to adapt and thrive even under challenging circumstances. From their striking appearances to their ecological significance, Moraceae plants continue to mesmerize and inspire.