Bako, benghalensis, SECTION CONOSYCEA

Ficus benghalensis, Bako, Sarawak

Date: January 20, 2018Author: uluulublog

The view from a lookout on the path down from the plateau at Bako. The view shows the range of hills on the Sarawak Kalimantan border.

Ficus benghalensis IMG_2804 — On the right hand side of the fence you can see some chopped branch stumps on the edge of a cliff. This is a Ficus benghalenis which has just been heavily pruned by Bako Park staff, presumably to open up the view.

Ficus benghalensis IMG_2785.JPG — The photo shows the pruned Ficus benghalensis. How this Indian fig got here is anyone’s guess. F. benghalensis is not native to Borneo although it is often planted around Indian temples in Borneo. I have seen no evidence that it is naturalised, so presumably someone planted a cutting many years ago at this idyllic spot.

Ficus benghalensis IMG_2797.JPG — The view down to Buntal Bay below

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