Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arbuscula
ID:
688023

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. & Lauterb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 272 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687356

Common Names

  • Arbuscula fig
  • Dwarf fig
  • Dwarf-leaved fig

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Description

Ficus arbuscula (also called the Dwarf Fig, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can reach heights of up to 10 meters and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands, riverbanks, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus arbuscula 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 arbuscula 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 arbuscula can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Ficus arbuscula

Ficus arbuscula can be found in Southeast Asia, from Malaysia to Thailand.

Ficus arbuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus arbuscula?

Ficus arbuscula

What are the common names of Ficus arbuscula?

Arbuscula fig, Arbuscula rubber fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus arbuscula?

Tropical rainforest

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-2809516: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.