Creeping fig (Ficus pumila)
Creeping fig, also known as Creeping Fig, Climbing Fig, Creeping Ficus
The creeping fig (Ficus pumila) originates from East Asia, specifically China, Japan, and Vietnam. Additionally, it has become naturalized in certain areas of the United States. While it is often grown as a houseplant, it's important to note that the plant's sap is toxic and can cause inflammation, as highlighted by the FDA's Database of Poisonous Plants.
Key Facts About Creeping fig
Attributes of Creeping fig
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Height
2.5 m to 4 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Green
Scientific Classification of Creeping fig
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Roses, elms, figs, and allies
Family
Mulberry
Genus
Fig trees
Species
Creeping fig
Toxicity
Ingestion, contact with sap