Ficus (Moraceae) is one of the largest plant genera of the tropics which enjoys a cosmopolitan distribution. It includes an estimated 900-950 species (750 known) in 4 subgenera viz. Urostigma (Gasp.) Miq. Pharmacosycea Miq., Svcomorus (Gasp.) Miq and Ficus (Corner, 1965). India has a Ficus flora of 59 spp. (Corner, 1967). Two more species, Ficus. superba Miq. and F. fergusoni (King) Worthington belonging to the subgenus Urostigma are now reported from India.