Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott ex Spreng.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 4(App.): 409 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687220
Common Names
- Ficus adhatodifolia
- Adhatoda-leaved Fig
- Adhatoda-leaved Ficus
Synonyms
- Pharmacosycea perforata Miq. [unknown]
- Pharmacosycea adhatodifolia Miq. [unknown]
- Pharmacosycea radula latifolia Miq. [unknown]
- Ficus anthelminthica missionum Hauman [unknown]
- Ficus guapoi D.Parodi [unknown]
- Ficus morongii Hassl. [unknown]
- Ficus officinalis L.B.Sm. [unknown]
- Galactodendrum chrysophyllifolium Ham. ex Desv. [unknown]
- Galactodendrum ovalifolium Ham. ex Desv. [unknown]
Description
Ficus adhatodifolia (also called 'Adhatoda Fig', among many other common names) is a woody shrub native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has oval-shaped, glossy leaves and grows in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus adhatodifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficus adhatodifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, yellowish-green fruits. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white, fuzzy stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ficus adhatodifolia is a perennial evergreen tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest and most reliable method. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cuttings should root in about two weeks.
Where to Find Ficus adhatodifolia
Ficus adhatodifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Ficus adhatodifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus adhatodifolia?
Ficus adhatodifolia
What is the common name of Ficus adhatodifolia?
Adhatodifolia Fig
What is the natural habitat of Ficus adhatodifolia?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in South America
Species in the Ficus genus
Ficus bonijesulapensis,
Ficus caatingae,
Ficus anserina,
Ficus bukitrayaensis,
Ficus carpentariensis,
Ficus cotopaxiensis,
Ficus ecuadorensis,
Ficus francoae,
Ficus lumutana,
Ficus malayana,
Ficus maximoides,
Ficus paoana,
Ficus pastasana,
Ficus quichuana,
Ficus quistocochensis,
Ficus ridleyana,
Ficus rimacana,
Ficus sumacoana,
Ficus thailandica,
Ficus valaria,
Ficus abelii,
Ficus abscondita,
Ficus abutilifolia,
Ficus acamptophylla,
Ficus acreana,
Ficus aculeata,
Ficus adelpha,
Ficus adenosperma,
Ficus adhatodifolia,
Ficus adolphi-friderici,
Ficus aequatorialis,
Ficus albert-smithii,
Ficus albipila,
Ficus albomaculata,
Ficus allutacea,
Ficus alongensis,
Ficus altissima,
Ficus amadiensis,
Ficus amazonica,
Ficus americana,
Ficus ampana,
Ficus ampelos,
Ficus amplissima,
Ficus amplocarpa,
Ficus ampulliformis,
Ficus anastomosans,
Ficus andamanica,
Ficus androchaete,
Ficus annulata,
Ficus antandronarum,
Species in the Moraceae family
Allaeanthus greveanus,
Allaeanthus kurzii,
Allaeanthus luzonicus,
Allaeanthus zeylanicus,
Antiaris toxicaria,
Antiaropsis decipiens,
Antiaropsis uniflora,
Artocarpus albobrunneus,
Artocarpus altilis,
Artocarpus altissimus,
Artocarpus anisophyllus,
Artocarpus annulatus,
Artocarpus avatifolius,
Artocarpus blancoi,
Artocarpus brevipedunculatus,
Artocarpus camansi,
Artocarpus chama,
Artocarpus corneri,
Artocarpus elasticus,
Artocarpus excelsus,
Artocarpus fulvicortex,
Artocarpus glaucus,
Artocarpus gomezianus,
Artocarpus gongshanensis,
Artocarpus heterophyllus,
Artocarpus hirsutus,
Artocarpus hispidus,
Artocarpus horridus,
Artocarpus hypargyreus,
Artocarpus integer,
Artocarpus jarrettiae,
Artocarpus kemando,
Artocarpus lacucha,
Artocarpus lanceifolius,
Artocarpus longifolius,
Artocarpus lowii,
Artocarpus mariannensis,
Artocarpus multifidus,
Artocarpus nanchuanensis,
Artocarpus nigrifolius,
Artocarpus nitidus,
Artocarpus nobilis,
Artocarpus obtusus,
Artocarpus odoratissimus,
Artocarpus palembanicus,
Artocarpus petelotii,
Artocarpus pinnatisectus,
Artocarpus pithecogallus,
Artocarpus primackii,
Artocarpus reticulatus,