Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albipila
ID:
687920

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 1: 179 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687253

Common Names

  • Ficus albipila
  • White-stemmed Fig
  • White-stemmed Ficus

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Synonyms

  • Morus leucophylla Miq. [unknown]
  • Covellia albipila Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus albipila glabra Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus colossea F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Ficus mallotoides Valeton ex Backer [unknown]
  • Ficus microtricherinos Backer [unknown]

Description

Ficus albipila (also called 'White-stemmed 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 albipila 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 albipila 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 albipila is a perennial tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into the garden when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Ficus albipila

Ficus albipila can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Ficus albipila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus albipila?

Ficus albipila

What is the common name of Ficus albipila?

Albipila Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus albipila?

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-2809420: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.