Synonyms: 

Ficus hanceana Maxim.

Ficus minima Hort.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Rosales

Family: Moraceae

Native: China, Japan, Vietnam.

Common Names

English – Climbing Fig, Creeping Fig

Malayalam – മതിൽപറ്റി

Description:

Ficus pumila, commonly known as creeping fig, is a small-leaved vine appreciated for its ability to climb and cover surfaces with its dense foliage.

Habitat: Vacant lots, in urban forests, and along streams.

Distribution: F. pumila is cultivated in various parts of the world including India, New Zealand, Central and South America, and in Florida, Hawai’i, Texas, and California.

Uses: Ficus pumila is commonly used as a decorative plant for covering walls, fences, and other structures, adding a lush and green aesthetic to indoor and outdoor spaces.