On Two Varieties of Ficus hispida L.f. (Moraceae) in Thailand

Bhanumas Chantarasuwan; Ponnarin Kumtong

Authors

Bhanumas Chantarasuwan Thailand Natural History Museum, National Science Museum, Technopolis, Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, THAILAND
Ponnarin Kumtong Khao Ang Reu Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tha Takeab, Chachoengsao, 24120, THAILAND

Keywords:

Variety, Ficus hispida, Thailand

Abstract

Two varieties of Ficus hispida L.f.; F. hispida L.f. var. hispida and F hispida L.f. var. badiostrigosa Corner. At first sight the two varieties appear the same. But some characteristics have differences; branches, figs and others. As illustrated.

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