Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asperula
ID:
688062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bureau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 14: 261 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687395

Common Names

  • Asperula fig
  • Rough-fruited fig
  • Rough-fruited banyan fig

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Synonyms

  • Ficus asperula foliosa Bureau [unknown]
  • Ficus campicola S.Moore [unknown]
  • Ficus punctulosa Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus trachyleia Bureau [unknown]
  • Ficus trachyleia chantiniana Bureau [unknown]

Description

Ficus asperula (also called the Asperula Fig, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can reach heights of up to 20 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 asperula 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 asperula has small, yellowish-green flowers with yellow anthers and a single ovary. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus asperula 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 asperula

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

Ficus asperula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus asperula?

Ficus asperula

What is the natural habitat of Ficus asperula?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia

What are the common uses of Ficus asperula?

The leaves and fruits of Ficus asperula 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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