Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adhatodifolia
ID:
687887

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2809391: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.