Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
688086

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Sylv. 2: 4 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687419

Common Names

  • Aurea fig
  • Golden fig
  • Golden-fruited fig

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma tecolutense Liebm. [unknown]
  • Urostigma warszewiczii Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma venustum Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus aurea latifolia Nutt. [unknown]
  • Ficus cabusana Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Ficus ciliolosa Link [rejected]
  • Ficus cookii Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus dimidiata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ficus isophlebia Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus jimenezii Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus laterisyce W.C.Burger [unknown]
  • Ficus lundellii Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus mayana Lundell [unknown]
  • Ficus rigidula Lundell [unknown]
  • Ficus sapotifolia Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus sororia Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus tecolutensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus tuerckheimii Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus venusta Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus warczewiczii Miq. [unknown]

Description

Ficus aurea (also called the Golden 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 aurea 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

The flowers of Ficus aurea are small, yellowish-green in color and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus aurea 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 aurea

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

Ficus aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus aurea?

Ficus aurea

What is the natural habitat of Ficus aurea?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia

What are the common uses of Ficus aurea?

The leaves and fruits of Ficus aurea 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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