Ficus montana var Purpurascens is a spectacular variety of Ficus montana which has been found growing wild in Java and Thailand.
Although Ficus montana is common in Borneo, there are no wild records of this variety with crimson leaves in Borneo.
The underside of the leaf and the leaf stalks (petioles) are a deep crimson red whilst the upper leaf surface is a normal green colour.
Tarachai et al (2012) Ficus montana var Purpurascens Thailand
These photos were taken in Jurong Lake Garden , a stunning new garden in Singapore
Thanks to Mee Na Wong for information and photos.
