Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
687943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 2: 952 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687276

Common Names

  • American Fig
  • American Ficus
  • American Rubber Plant

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma oerstediana Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma chiriquianum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma consanguineum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma eugeniifolium Liebm. [unknown]
  • Ficus arbutifolia Link [unknown]
  • Ficus chiriquiana Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus consanguinea Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus eugeniifolia Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Ficus fadyeni Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus georgii Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Ficus jacquinaefolia A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Ficus liebmanniana Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus oerstediana Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus omphalophora Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus perforata L. [rejected]
  • Ficus perforata roseiflora Chodat [unknown]
  • Ficus periplocifolia Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus sintenisii Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus wilsonii Warb. [unknown]
  • Urostigma liebmannianum Miq. [unknown]

Description

Ficus americana (also called American Fig, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has large, glossy leaves and grows in tropical forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus americana is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a unique shape and is drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ficus americana sub. andicola (Standl.) C.C.Berg
Ficus americana sub. greiffiana (Dugand) C.C.Berg
Ficus americana sub. guianensis (Desv.) C.C.Berg
Ficus americana sub. subapiculata (Miq.) C.C.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus americana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in small clusters. The flowers are followed by small, green fruits that contain the seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus americana is a species of fig tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is more difficult and takes longer to produce fruit.

Where to Find Ficus americana

Ficus americana can be found in the tropical regions of South and Central America.

Ficus americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus americana?

Ficus americana

What is the common name of Ficus americana?

American Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus americana?

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,