Greetings all-- I would agree that the purplish fruit is more indicative of F. microcarpa than of F. benjamina (and its variety F. b. nuda and cv 'Exotica'). The fruit of F. benjamina and forms is typically yellow to orange-red and rather dry, at least in the USA.
The presence of aerial roots here seems to be more of a function of local humidity than anything. In Florida, both species develop copious aerial roots. In California, where it is much drier, neither species develops aerial roots, except for a few trees along the immediate coast. F. microcarpa in South Florida is an aggressive pest tree, typically starting as an epiphyte in palms and on walls, where birds typically roost and spread seeds. Regards-- Ken Greby Palmetto Bay, Florida USA --- On Sun, 11/23/08, J.M. Garg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: J.M. Garg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [indiantreepix:6106] Re: tree for ID To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: "dhaivat hathi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Date: Sunday, November 23, 2008, 10:45 AM >From the discussions above, I will go for Ficus microcarpa. 'Trees of Delhi' states it to be confusing with Ficus benjamina. It states Ficus benjamina leaf ends in a short but promonent, pointy apex; it has few or no aerial roots; its figs are larger & bright yellow or orange-red. It states Ficus microcarpa leaves have a round or bluntly pointed apex; it has arial roots that do not hang down; and its tiny figs are yellowish brown. I had confusion regarding fruit colour, which Kenneth ji clarified. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 8:45 PM, Neil Soares <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Dhaivat, It could be Ficus benjamina var. nuda. [F.microcarpa usually has only a few aerial roots]. With regards, Neil Soares. --- On Sun, 11/23/08, dhaivat hathi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: dhaivat hathi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [indiantreepix:6097] Re: tree for ID To: "J.M. Garg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "indiantreepix" <[email protected]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED], "rajdeep jhala" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Vipul Ramanuj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Jaidev Dhadhal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BCSG Dr. Nishith Dharaiya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "rajesh shah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Ashok Mashru" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sunday, November 23, 2008, 3:47 PM hello sir, even we have a doubt because of the type of the leaves in this tree. Ficus microcarpa is having pointed leaves and this plant has round leaves. even the trunk sizes here in many of the trees here is like a big adult tree.. Dhaivat. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 7:51 AM, J.M. Garg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I also feel this to be like Ficus microcarpa, though I have a little doubt about the colour of the fruit shown in the picture- ripe fruit are mentioned to be yellow- brown in "Trees of Delhi". But see the picture at:http://www.public.asu.edu/~camartin/plants/Plant%20html%20files/Ficus%20microcarpa%20nitida%20fruit.jpg On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 12:34 AM, Kenneth Greby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Greetings-- Decidedly a Ficus species, similar to F. microcarpa, but I'm not certain of the species. Regards-- Ken Greby Palmetto Bay, Florida USA --- On Sat, 11/22/08, dhaivat hathi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: dhaivat hathi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [indiantreepix:6073] tree for ID To: "indiantreepix" <[email protected]> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "rajdeep jhala" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Vipul Ramanuj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Jaidev Dhadhal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BCSG Dr. Nishith Dharaiya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "rajesh shah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Ashok Mashru" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008, 1:49 PM Dear All, would request to plz help for the ID.. seen this medium sized, ever green tree in Rajkot - Gujarat, Also planted at Gondal town and nearby villages on roadsides.. May belong to Ficus genus as all the characteristics match. attaching herewith pics with fruits, leaves type and supporting roots. -- Have a nice time, Regards, Dhaivat.. "Monitor alone uses more than half of computer's total power. I choose to switch off the monitor everytime I take a break." Save a tree - please do not print this email unless you really need to. Creating Awareness about Indian Flora & Fauna:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1 For learning about our trees & plants, please visit/ join Google e-group (Indiantreepix) http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -- Have a nice time, Regards, Dhaivat.. "Monitor alone uses more than half of computer's total power. I choose to switch off the monitor everytime I take a break." Save a tree - please do not print this email unless you really need to. For learning about our trees & plants, please visit/ join Google e-group (Indiantreepix) http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
