Status:
valid
Authors:
Corner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 10: 102 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687471
Common Names
- Barba-jovis Fig
- Barba-jovis Ficus
- Barba-jovis Rubber Plant
Description
Ficus barba-jovis (also called Barbajovis Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to tropical rainforests in South and Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 25 m tall. It has a wide, spreading canopy and dark, rough 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 barba-jovis 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 barba-jovis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ficus barba-jovis 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 barba-jovis
Ficus barba-jovis is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Ficus barba-jovis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus barba-jovis?
Ficus barba-jovis
What is the common name of Ficus barba-jovis?
Bearded fig
What is the natural habitat of Ficus barba-jovis?
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,