Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplissima
ID:
687962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 14: n.º 1 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687295

Common Names

  • Broad-leaved fig
  • Large-leaved fig
  • Big-leaved fig

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma pseudotjiela Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma pseudobenjaminum Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus indica Willd. [unknown]
  • Ficus pseudobenjamina Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus pseudotsiela Trimen [unknown]
  • Ficus tjiela Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus tsiela Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Ficus amplissima (also called Large Fig, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has large, glossy leaves and grows in tropical forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus amplissima is a large, evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is often used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus amplissima 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 amplissima 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 amplissima

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

Ficus amplissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus amplissima?

Ficus amplissima

What is the natural habitat of Ficus amplissima?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia

What are the common uses of Ficus amplissima?

The leaves and fruits of Ficus amplissima are used in traditional medicine and as food

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,

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