Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angolensis
ID:
1085466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084804

Common Names

  • Ficus angolensis
  • Angolan Fig
  • Angolan-leaved Fig

Searching for Ficus angolensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Ficus angolensis (also called African fig, among many other common names) is a large tree native to Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It grows in moist, lowland areas and prefers full sun. It has a broad, spreading crown and its bark is grey-brown in color.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus angolensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus angolensis has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, green leaf.

Searching for Ficus angolensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus angolensis is a tropical tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Ficus angolensis prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Where to Find Ficus angolensis

Ficus angolensis is native to Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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 tro-21300984: Based on the initial data import
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.