Laryngomalacia is the most common cause of congenital stridor, accounting for 75 percent of stridor in newborns. It seems to be caused by a collapse of tissue around the larynx and usually occurs in newborns that have no other health problems.
The four leaves on the left are from different varieties of Ficus microcarpa. The leaf on the right is from Ficus benjamina. A round leaf variety of Ficus microcarpa, often called Green Island Fig In Taiwan I viewed three different clones of Ficus microcarpa with leaf size varying from small, medium, and normal.
It?s called a cork tree because the bark has cracked crevices that resemble cork. Also known as Scarlet Wisteria with its long sickle-shaped red to white flowers hanging in twoâs to fourâs from leaf axils. It has large petals which are fried and eaten in Ceylon as are the tender leaves. Plant seeds at 1/2â³ depth in well draining soil mix. Keep warm, damp and in bright light. 11 seeds per packet.