Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asperifolia
ID:
688056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. ex Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 7: 427. 1848

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687389

Common Names

  • Asperifolia fig
  • Rough-leaved fig
  • Rough-leaved banyan fig

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Synonyms

  • Ficus acutifolia Hutch. [unknown]
  • Ficus cnestrophylla Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus colpophylla Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus irumuensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ficus manicariarum Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus paludicola Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus pendula Welw. ex Hiern [unknown]
  • Ficus scolopophora Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus storthophylla Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus urceolaris Welw. ex Hiern [unknown]
  • Ficus warburgii H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Ficus xiphophora Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus storthophylla cuneata De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ficus urceolaris bumbana Hiern [unknown]

Description

Ficus asperifolia (also called the Asperifolia 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 15 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 asperifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus asperifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, yellowish-green fruits. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white, fuzzy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus asperifolia 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 asperifolia

Ficus asperifolia is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Ficus asperifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus asperifolia?

Ficus asperifolia

What are the common names of Ficus asperifolia?

Asperifolia fig, Asperifolia rubber fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus asperifolia?

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-2809548: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.