Sandpaper Fig

The Sandpaper figs are so named for their leaves, which are rough and sandpaper-like in texture. The common name may refer to a number of species in the genus Ficus:

  • Ficus capreifolia, River sandpaper fig
  • Ficus carpentariensis
  • Ficus coronata, Creek sandpaper fig
  • Ficus coronulata, Crown, Peach-leaf or River fig
  • Ficus fraseri, White or Shiny sandpaper fig
  • Ficus opposita, Sweet sandpaper fig
  • Ficus scobina, Sandpaper fig
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