Plant Database
Vietnamese Fig Tree
Ficus auriculata
Ficus auriculata, commonly known as the Roxburgh Fig or Elephant Ear Fig, is a striking evergreen tree prized for its enormous, heart-shaped leaves and unusual, edible fruit that grows directly from the trunk and main branches. Native to the moist, lowland tropics of Southeast Asia, including southern China and India , this fast-growing species is renowned for its dramatic appearance and ecological importance, serving as a vital "food bank" for over thirty species of wildlife in its native rainforests . Its large, bold foliage and the novelty of its fruiting habit make it an exceptional accent plant for subtropical and tropical landscapes.