Mock Bodhi Tree

Rumph’s Fig

Nama Sains

Ficus rumphii

Nama Lokal

Pohon Ancak

Rumph’s Fig is a culturally significant tree in Bali, closely associated with spirituality and sacred spaces. Traditionally planted near temples and places of worship, the tree is regarded as a symbol of protection, wisdom, and balance. Its heart‑shaped leaves and expansive canopy resemble the revered Bodhi Tree, under which enlightenment is believed to have been attained. Because of this association, Rumph’s Fig is often respected as a living spiritual presence rather than merely a landscape tree.

Rumph’s Fig Role

  1. Provides food for birds and fruit‑eating bats through its fig fruits
  2. Supports complex ecosystems, as figs are a keystone food source for wildlife
  3. Offers shade and shelter with its wide, dense canopy
  4. Helps stabilize soil with a strong and extensive root system
  5. Contributes to urban biodiversity in landscaped and coastal environments

Unique Botanical Features

Leaves

Heart‑shaped leaves that resemble the sacred Bodhi Tree

Fruits

Small, dark fig fruits that grow directly from branches

Growth

Ability to grow as a large standalone tree or begin life as an epiphyte

Where can we find this tree?

The Rumph’s Fig can be found in the Hyatt Regency Bali beach garden, behind the Sea Turtle Village. Growing within the resort’s coastal landscape.

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Large, round leaves with prominent veins and a thick, leathery texture—often tinged with red or purple, especially when young.

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