Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
ficifolia
ID:
397333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35: 500 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396665

Common Names

  • Brassaiopsis ficifolia
  • Fig-leaved Brassaiopsis
  • Ficifolia Brassaiopsis

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Synonyms

  • Euaraliopsis ficifolia (Dunn) Hutch. ex G.Hoo & C.J.Tseng [unknown]

Description

Brassaiopsis ficifolia (also called False Mango, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown with a dense foliage. It can reach up to 25 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brassaiopsis ficifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassaiopsis ficifolia has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, yellowish-green berries. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassaiopsis ficifolia is a small evergreen tree native to South East Asia. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted.

Where to Find Brassaiopsis ficifolia

Brassaiopsis ficifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Brassaiopsis ficifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassaiopsis ficifolia?

Brassaiopsis ficifolia

What is the common name of Brassaiopsis ficifolia?

Orange-flowered Bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Brassaiopsis ficifolia?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Brassaiopsis genus

Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi, Brassaiopsis aculeata, Brassaiopsis andamanica, Brassaiopsis angustifolia, Brassaiopsis calcarea, Brassaiopsis castaneifolia, Brassaiopsis chengkangensis, Brassaiopsis ciliata, Brassaiopsis dumicola, Brassaiopsis elegans, Brassaiopsis ferruginea, Brassaiopsis ficifolia, Brassaiopsis glomerulata, Brassaiopsis gracilis, Brassaiopsis griffithii, Brassaiopsis hainla, Brassaiopsis hispida, Brassaiopsis hookeri, Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis, Brassaiopsis magnifica, Brassaiopsis minor, Brassaiopsis mitis, Brassaiopsis moumingensis, Brassaiopsis phanrangensis, Brassaiopsis producta, Brassaiopsis quercifolia, Brassaiopsis resecta, Brassaiopsis rockii, Brassaiopsis rufosetosa, Brassaiopsis shweliensis, Brassaiopsis simplex, Brassaiopsis simplicifolia, Brassaiopsis stellata, Brassaiopsis sumatrana, Brassaiopsis tibetanus, Brassaiopsis triloba, Brassaiopsis trilobata, Brassaiopsis tripteris, Brassaiopsis variabilis, Brassaiopsis bodinieri, Brassaiopsis ficifolioides, Brassaiopsis gigantea, Brassaiopsis nhatrangensis, Brassaiopsis pseudoficifolia, Brassaiopsis spinosissima,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

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