Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caatingae
ID:
507954

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.Castro

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 1: 16 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507286

Common Names

  • Ficus caatingae
  • Caatingae Ficus
  • Ficus Bonijesulapensis

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Description

Ficus caatingae (also called Caatinga Fig, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in moist, tropical forests. It has a spreading canopy of large, leathery leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus caatingae is a species of shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus caatingae is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus caatingae is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Ficus caatingae

Ficus caatingae is native to Brazil.

Ficus caatingae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus caatingae?

Ficus caatingae

What is the common name of Ficus caatingae?

Caatinga Ficus

Where is Ficus caatingae found?

It is found in Brazil

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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