Native Species
Common Red Stem Fig
Common Red-Stemmed Fig
(ara kelumpang; ficus variegate)
c. early 19th century
A fairly common species native to Singapore, the common red-stemmed fig tree can grow up to 30 metres in height, supported by very prominent buttresses at the base. Its pear-shaped fruits are found in dense clusters on the trunk and main branches, and turn from green to rosy red when ripe.