Moreton Bay Fig
Description
Ficus macrophylla, commonly known as the Moreton Bay fig, is a large evergreen banyan tree of the family Moraceae that is a native of most of the eastern coast of Australia. Its common name is derived from Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia. It is best known for its beautiful buttress roots. Ripe fruit may be found year round, although more abundant from February to May.
Significance
- Bunya Pine Araucaria bidwillii
- the last surviving species of the Section Bunya of the genus Araucaria
- Native in Queensland
- limited distribution within Australia in part because of the drying out of Australia with loss of rainforest and poor seed dispersal.
Features
- Moreton Bay Fig Ficus macrophylla
- Can reach heights of 60m
- The trunk can be massive, with thick, prominent buttressing
- It has large, elliptic, leathery, dark green leaves and ripe fruit may be found year round.