Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bojeri
ID:
688224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mauritius : 286 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687557

Common Names

  • Ficus Bojeri
  • Bojer's Fig
  • Bojer's Ficus

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Description

Ficus bojeri (also called Bojer's Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree in the family Moraceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is a large evergreen tree, growing up to 30 m tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 3 m. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in dry and moist forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus bojeri has many uses. Its leaves are used to make mats, baskets and other items. Its fruits are edible and have a sweet taste. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus bojeri is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus bojeri 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 bojeri

Ficus bojeri is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Ficus bojeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus bojeri?

Ficus bojeri

What is the common name of Ficus bojeri?

Bojer's fig

What is the habitat of Ficus bojeri?

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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