Ficus Collection

Fig, Ficus carica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

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

Orange, citron, fig and almond
Fruits including citron, Citrus medica 1, 2, bitter orange, Citrus aurantium 3, sweet or Chinese orange, Citrus sinensis 4, fig, Ficus carica 5, and almond, Prunus amygdalus 6

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

A 400-plus year old balete tree with a freshwater spring flowing from its base, Lazi, Siquijor Island, Central Visayas, Philippines

Fig branch with fruit, Ficus bengalensis
5856555 Fig branch with fruit, Ficus bengalensis; (add.info.: Fig branch with fruit, Ficus bengalensis. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica
5856309 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica)

Ripe fruit and leaf of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica
5854974 Ripe fruit and leaf of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaf of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica)

Rubber trees, Lake Worth, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Rubber trees, Lake Worth, between 1880 and 1897

'Le ficus geant de la place du marche d'Addis-Abeba; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Sacred fig tree or peepal tree, Ficus religiosa. Pipal Banyan. Handcoloured steel engraving drawn and engraved by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire

Ona Large Rubber Tree Plantation near Suva, Fiji Island - Hindu Laborer Gathering the Sap or Latex from a Scored Tree, c1930s. From " Tour of the World"

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

Prickly pear or Indian fig opuntia, Opuntia ficus-indica (Opuntia vulgaris). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse

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

Ficus Bubu
Shot by Clint

Plant typography quote text 1
Sarah Manovski

Ficus Elastica
Shot by Clint

Green fig, fruit, leaves, leaf outline, Ficus carica
5856757 Green fig, fruit, leaves, leaf outline, Ficus carica by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Green fig, fruit, leaves, leaf outline, Ficus carica)

USA, Hawaii, Big Island of Hawaii. Hilo, Liliuokalani Gardens, One of several banyan trees planted by celebrities in the 1930s and surrounding lush garden along Banyan Drive

India-rubber plant, Ficus elastica. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

False Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera truncata (Epiphyllum truncatum). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse

Fig, engraved by Johann Jakob Haid (1704-67) plate 73 from a botanical book, pub
STC101456 Fig, engraved by Johann Jakob Haid (1704-67) plate 73 from a botanical book, pub. by Augustus Vind (coloured engraving) by German School

Sycamore fig tree, Ficus sycomorus. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Rubber fig tree, Ficus elastica (Urostigma elasticum). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Fig, medlar and quince
Fruit, fruits a pepin et fruits en baie. Figs, Ficus carica 1, 2, medlar, Mespilus germanica 3, and quince, Cydonia oblonga 4, 5

Indian men and women under an Indian banyan tree, Ficus benghalensis, with temple in the background, 1800s. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

Fig sphinx, huckleberry sphinx and pawpaw sphinx moths
Fig sphinx moth, Pachylia ficus 1, huckleberry sphinx, Paonias astylus 2, and pawpaw sphinx, Dolba hyloeus 3. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Common fig, Ficus carica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants)

Two green fig (Ficus carica) leaves overlapping, X-ray
Two green fig (Ficus carica) leaves overlapping, coloured X-ray

Fig (Ficus carica) leaves with figs, X-ray

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

Fig, Ficus carica, Leaf outdoor on the tree, detail showing patten.----

Amazon National Park, Peru. Ficus tree with buttress roots in the rainforest

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

Ficus indica eytettensis, 1613. From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629), published in 1613

Smoking Rubber, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

Collecting Rubber, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

Arbeiter beim Anschneiden eines Gummibaumes (Spiralschnitt ist unwirtschaftlich und wird nicht mehr)
Arbeiter beim Anschneiden eines Gummibaumes (Spiralschnitt ist unwirtschaftlich und wird nicht mehr angewandt), 1926. Worker cutting a rubber tree

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"Ficus: A Diverse World of Fig Trees and More" Fig, scientifically known as Ficus carica, is a fruit-bearing tree that has been cherished for centuries. Its luscious fruits, ranging from orange to citron hues, are a delightful treat enjoyed by many. But the world extends far beyond just this variety. One fascinating member of the ficus family is the Ficus elastica, also known as the Indian rubber tree. This resilient plant not only adds beauty to any space with its glossy leaves but also serves as a source of natural rubber. Another captivating species is the Figue violette or Ficus violacea. With its deep purple figs, it stands out among other varieties and adds an enchanting touch to gardens and landscapes. Plant typography enthusiasts will appreciate the elegance in their designs. As one quote text suggests, "Ficus Bubu" showcases how these plants can bring life and character through their unique leaf shapes and patterns. The sacred fig tree or peepal tree (Ficus religiosa) holds immense cultural significance in various religions around the world. Revered for its spiritual symbolism and believed to possess healing properties, it continues to inspire awe in those who encounter it. In Lazi stands an extraordinary balete tree—a 400-plus-year-old giant—whose base houses a freshwater spring flowing endlessly. This magnificent specimen belongs to the ficus family and reminds us of nature's wonders. Prickly pear or Indian fig opuntia (Opuntia ficus-indica) introduces yet another facet diversity with its succulent pads bearing vibrant flowers and edible fruits filled with goodness. Lastly, we cannot overlook the iconic banyan fig tree (Ficus benjamina). Often seen as one single individual despite being composed of multiple trunks interconnected by aerial roots, it represents unity amidst diversity—an inspiring sight indeed.