Ficus cotinifolia, the alamo tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae, native to seasonally dry tropical areas of Mexico and Central America.[1] It often sends roots down to cenotes and other underground water sources.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ficus cotinifolia Kunth". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  2. ^ Adams, Rachel E.; Iliffe, Thomas M.; West, Jason B. (2020). "Identifying tree roots in the caves of Quintana Roo, Mexico as a step toward ecological insights and improved conservation". Plants, People, Planet. 2 (2): 133–139. doi:10.1002/ppp3.10079. S2CID 210633682.