Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bussei
ID:
688292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb. ex Mildbr. & Burret

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46: 213 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687625

Common Names

  • Ficus Bussei
  • Busse's Fig
  • Busse's Ficus

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Synonyms

  • Ficus changuensis Warb. ex Mildbr. & Burret [unknown]
  • Ficus changuensis somalensis Pamp. [unknown]
  • Ficus fasciculata Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus somalensis Chiov. [unknown]
  • Ficus zambesiaca Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Ficus bussei (also called Busse's 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 15 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 bussei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used for making mats, baskets and other items. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus bussei is small, yellowish-green, and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a single-seeded drupe, which is surrounded by a fleshy layer. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus bussei is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 15 m. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have taken root.

Where to Find Ficus bussei

Ficus bussei is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ficus bussei FAQ

What is the common name of Ficus bussei?

Busse's Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus bussei?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What is the flower color of Ficus bussei?

The flowers are yellowish-green.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2809767: Based on the initial data import
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.