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    • Strangler fig is the common name for a number of tropical and subtropical plant species in the genus Ficus, including those that are commonly known as banyans. See more

    Species

    Some of the more well-known species are:
    • Ficus altissima – southern China and tropical Asia
    • Ficus aurea – Florida, the Caribbean and Central America
    • Ficus benghalensis – Indian subcontinent… See more

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    • A fig seedling with thread-like roots on an unknown host
    • The trunk of a bald cypress, encircled by fig roots
    • A strangler fig. The supporting tree, now dead, can also be seen … See more

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  1. Ficus aurea
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    The strangler is known to the world of science as Ficus aurea, golden fig, and Florida is the only state where it's found. It is a fast grower, reaching as tall as 60 feet and spreading as much as 70 feet.

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    Ficus aurea, commonly known as the Florida strangler fig (or simply strangler fig), golden fig, or higuerón, [4] is a tree in the family Moraceae that is native to the U.S. state of Florida, the northern and western Caribbean, southern Mexico and Central America south to Panama. [5]

    Ficus aurea - Wikipedia

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    Ficus aurea (Strangler Fig) is a massive evergreen tree with a dense spreading canopy of large, bright green leaves and often interesting multi-stemmed trunks.

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    What is a strangler tree?
    The scientific name for this giant tree is the Ficus Macrophylla, but locals I have taken to giving this particular landmark the moniker of The Strangler Tree. Still to this day, it continues to widen and grow by crushing everything obstructing its path as it is spreading its roots farther from the base.

    The Strangler Tree – Palermo’s Century-Old Ficus Macrophylla

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    Which tropical trees are strangler figs?
    In addition to the strangler figs, other tropical forest plants from different families are also considered stranglers. In South America the genus Clusia (see Clusiaceae) is abundant and includes many species that rarely kill their host and seldom become independent trees. An Old World genus with strangling members is Schefflera.

    Strangler fig | Definition, Life Cycle, & Species | Britannica

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    Are strangler figs a 'tree-killer'?
    Strangler figs engulf trees and create mythical-like forests. Not just a 'tree-killer', they provide food and protection within their habitats. Grace Brewer, Research Assistant at Kew, tells us more. Deep, dark forests can take on sinister shapes. Plants all fight for light, and only the fittest can survive.

    Strangler figs: Killers or bodyguards? - Kew

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    What does a strangler fig do?
    They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. strangler fig, any of numerous species of tropical figs (genus Ficus, family Moraceae) named for their pattern of growth upon host trees, which often results in the host’s death.

    Strangler fig | Definition, Life Cycle, & Species | Britannica

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    Why is a strangler fig considered a keystone tree?
    The strangler fig is also considered a "keystone" tree and necessary in the tropical hardwood ecosystem. Many forms of life are attracted to the fig tree because of its production of large amounts of fig fruits and can be the only source of food during certain seasons.

    Strangler Fig - South Florida's Strange Hammock Tree - Treehugger

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    Are strangler fig trees dangerous?
    While strangler fig trees can prove deadly to their hosts, they also play an important role within tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems. Many strangler figs function as what is known as a “keystone” species, by providing a habitat for many hundreds of species of invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, rodents and bats.

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    Strangler fig | Definition, Life Cycle, & Species | Britannica

    Learn about strangler fig, a tropical plant that grows on host trees and eventually kills them. Find out how strangler figs reproduce, survive, and benefit the …

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      Strangler Fig - South Florida's Strange Hammock Tree

      Jan 5, 2020 · The strangler fig, or Ficus aurea, is one of the most interesting trees in a North American Everglades tropical hardwood hammock. Strangler figs, sometimes called golden fig are native to...

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      Strangler fig - Massive Amazon tree that begins life as …

      Sep 13, 2019 · One of the most extraordinary trees found in the forests of South America is the strangler fig. Known in Peru as “ matapalos ” (“tree killers”) strangler figs are members of the highly successful Ficus genus, which has …

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      The Strangler Tree – Palermo’s Century-Old Ficus …

      Sep 30, 2022 · Here in the central Marina square of Palermo there’s a tree believed to be one of the largest in Europe. The scientific name for this giant tree is the Ficus Macrophylla, but locals I have taken to giving this particular …

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      Strangler Fig - Wild South Florida

      Learn about the strangler fig, a native Florida tree that kills its host and relies on a tiny wasp for pollination. Discover its life cycle, habitat, coevolution and ecological importance.

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      Strangler fig–host tree associations: Insights into the …

      Sep 20, 2024 · Strangler figs colonize trees in tropical cities, which contribute to a unique urban ecology and enrich local ecological functions. Understanding ecological associations between strangler figs and their host trees can …

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