Strangler Fig Collection

France, Guadalupe, Petit-Canal, Ruins of the Petit-Canal prison with the roots of a Strangler Fig

Roots, Ficus socotrana (Ficus socotrana), botanical garden, Jardin Botanico Canario
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Strangler Fig (Ficus sp. ) that has killed its host tree long ago. The host has rotted away
Strangler Fig (Ficus sp.) that has killed its host tree long ago. The host has rotted away, leaving a hollow center. Lowland rainforest in Borneo. Gunung Palung National Park, Indonesia

Asia, Cambodia, Siem Reap, Angkor, Ta Nei jungle temple, giant strangler fig tree

Roots of lithophyte strangler fig at 12th century temple complex Ta Prohm, a Tomb Raider film location, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ficus sp. Strangler Fig, wrapped around trunk of host tree

Curtain Fig Tree at Atherton Tableland, Tropical North Queensland, Australia
The Curtain Fig Tree is one of the largest trees in Tropical North Queensland, Australia, and one of the best known attractions on the Atherton Tableland

Strangler Fig, Low Angle View

USA, Florida, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, Big Bend Board Walk

Skeleton of a Strangler Fig -Ficus sp. -, Sirena, Corcovado National Park, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Skeleton of a Strangler Fig -Ficus sp.-, Sirena, Corcovado National Park, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America

Buttress roots of the Stranger Fig -Ficus subgenus Urostigma- in the Rincon de La Vieja National Park, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America

Strangler Fig -Ficus- wrapped around a host tree, tropical rain forest, Las Pailas, Ricon de la Vieja National Park, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America

Banyan or Bengal Fig -Ficus benghalensis-, strangler fig, Las Pailas, Ricon de la Vieja National Park, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America

Strangler Fig -Ficus virens-, Ta Prohm Temple, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Strangler fig grasping quarry wall trail. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, Windley Key, Florida

Strangler fig (Ficus aurea) seedling attached to a host tree. The roots of the strangler fig grow downward, engulfing the host tree while also climbing upward towards the sunlight

Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

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The strangler fig, scientifically known as Ficus socotrana (Ficus socotrana), is a fascinating plant with roots that tell stories of its conquests. Found in various parts of the world, this botanical wonder has left its mark on many landscapes. In France's Guadalupe, specifically in Petit-Canal, the ruins of the Petit-Canal prison bear witness to the strength and persistence of the strangler fig. Its roots have entwined themselves around the remnants of this once imposing structure, creating an eerie yet captivating sight. Traveling to Asia, we arrive in Cambodia's Siem Reap where Angkor's Ta Nei jungle temple stands adorned by a giant strangler fig tree. The temple seems almost engulfed by nature as these majestic roots snake their way through ancient stones. Moving further into Southeast Asia, Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima province boasts a striking example of a strangler fig (ficus sp). Here at the 12th-century temple complex Ta Prohm - famously featured in Tomb Raider - lithophyte strangler fig roots create an otherworldly atmosphere amidst crumbling architecture. Venturing across continents to Florida's Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park brings us face-to-face with another spectacle. A Ficus sp. Strangler Fig wraps itself tightly around a host tree trunk; evidence of its relentless pursuit for survival and dominance over weaker neighbors. Australia also hosts its own marvels like Atherton Tableland's Curtain Fig Tree. This towering beauty showcases how intricately woven and awe-inspiring these trees can be when they take hold and flourish within their surroundings. Costa Rica offers two distinct encounters with these botanical giants: Sirena in Corcovado National Park reveals a skeleton-like structure where only traces remain after it long ago killed its host tree; while Rincon de La Vieja National Park displays buttress roots belonging to Stranger Fig - Ficus subgenus Urostigma.