Ficus nymphaeifolia
Ficus nymphaeifolia is a strangler fig found in central and South America. Growing up to 35 metres tall, the habitat is coastal plains, savannah and rainforest. This plant first appeared in scientific literature in 1768. Published in The Gardeners Dictionary by the English botanist, Philip Miller from specimens collected in the Caribbean. Latex from the plant may be used in the form of a plaster, to treat sprains and fractures and cuts to the body, to offer relief from pain and to protect a wound from infection. References nymphaeifolia Trees of South America Flora of Central America Flora of the Caribbean Moraceae Plants described in 1768 Taxa named by Philip Miller Flora without expected TNC conservation status