Family : Moraceae (Mulberry Family)

The common name is Indian Rock Fig or Rock Pipal. This sturdy fig tree is seen at most of the points, where the forest ends and rocks are exposed. Indian Rock Fig is a tree which is commonly mistaken for Peepal (Ficus religiosa). Leaves are typical peepal like, but with wavy margins. One of the common ways of recognizing Ficus arrnottiana from Ficus religiosa is to examine the color of the leaf-stalk and the veins which are bright Pink to red in colour. The Leaf tips of F. religiosa are tapering, acuminate and long as against the leaf tips of F. arnottiana which are pointed and acuminate but not long. Fruit are small and round and grows in pairs or clusters on the branches. They are initially green and mature to a purplish or reddish color. Fruits are relished by bats, birds and monkeys. It typically flowers and fruits between December and April.