Ficus Palmata Ficus Palmata has single lobed leaves with serrated edges. It’s a different species than Ficus Carica, which is the Common fig. Ficus Palmata figs need the warm climate fig wasp for pollination to ripen its figs, unlike many Common figs. Palmata leaves smaller than appear Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading... Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...