The Sandpaper figs are so named for their leaves, which are rough and sandpaper-like in texture. The common name may refer to a number of species in the genus Ficus:
- Ficus capreifolia, River sandpaper fig
- Ficus carpentariensis
- Ficus coronata, Creek sandpaper fig
- Ficus coronulata, Crown, Peach-leaf or River fig
- Ficus fraseri, White or Shiny sandpaper fig
- Ficus opposita, Sweet sandpaper fig
- Ficus scobina, Sandpaper fig
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