Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
banahaensis
ID:
688131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 1: 252 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687464

Common Names

  • Banahaensis Fig
  • Banahaensis Ficus
  • Banahaensis Rubber Plant

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Synonyms

  • Ficus banahaensis camiguinensis (Merr.) Sata [unknown]
  • Ficus camiguinensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Ficus glandulifera camiguinensis (Merr.) Corner [unknown]

Description

Ficus banahaensis (also called Banana Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 20 m tall. It has a wide, spreading canopy and smooth, pale grey bark. The leaves are large, leathery and glossy green in colour. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus banahaensis is used as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens, as a windbreak, and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ficus banahaensis are small, yellowish-green, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus banahaensis is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. To do so, take a cutting from a mature branch and place it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a few weeks, new roots should start to form. Once the roots are established, the cutting can be transplanted into an individual pot.

Where to Find Ficus banahaensis

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

Ficus banahaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus banahaensis?

Ficus banahaensis

What is the common name of Ficus banahaensis?

Banahao fig

What is the habitat of Ficus banahaensis?

Tropical rainforests

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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