Moraceae

Flowers and fruits arranged on an invaginated floral axis, i.e. a fig Moraceae

Flowers attached to the inner wall of the invaginated floral axis (fig or syconium) Ficus

Shrub or tree, sometimes epiphytic and strangling in early stages

Leaves very scabrous on the upper surface. Aerial roots absent

Leaves smooth on the upper surface. Aerial shoots present. Epiphytes or on rocks in early stages (“Strangler Figs”)