Ficus nota

Family: Moraceae

Common Name: Tibig

Origin: indigenous to the Philippines

Reference: Philippine Native Trees 101 Up Close and Personal

• the name comes from the word tubig, which means water
• grows to 8 meters
• the fruit grow in clusters from small branches near the trunk
• this is a known pioneer species for reforestation and riparian management
• it is usually found on creek banks
• From the Philippine Native Trees book: “it is said that drinkable water can be obtained from a cut stem”
• And also: “Old folks of Bulacan say that if you want to build a well, look for a Tibig tree and surely you will find water just close to the surface.”