Ficus amplocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Govind. & P.Masilamoney
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Proc. Indian Acad. Sci., Pl. Sci. 91: 117 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687297
Common Names
- Amplocarpa fig
- Broad-fruited fig
- Large-fruited fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pogonotrophe macrocarpa Miq. [unknown]
Description
Ficus amplocarpa (also called Large-fruited Fig, among many other common names) is a medium-sized 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 amplocarpa is a small, 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 amplocarpa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus amplocarpa 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 amplocarpa
Ficus amplocarpa can be found in the tropical regions of South and Central America.
Ficus amplocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus amplocarpa?
Ficus amplocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Ficus amplocarpa?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia
What are the common uses of Ficus amplocarpa?
The leaves and fruits of Ficus amplocarpa 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,
References
Ethirajalu Govindarajalu (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govind.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907468-1: Based on the initial data import