Narrow-leaved fig

Ficus binnendijkii

The fruits of fig trees are a major part of the diet of many birds and small mammals (monkeys, bats, flying foxes). The seeds pass through the animals' digestive tracts undamaged and are thus dispersed.

The approximately 800 species of figs belong to the mulberry family. These plants come in a wide variety of growth forms, ranging from small shrubs to giant trees. Fig trees are found in all tropical regions of the world. Many fig trees produce lateral shoots from the base of the main trunk. These shoots bend toward the ground and form support roots.