Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carautana
ID:
688350

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.J.Neves & Emygdio

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ilicifolia 5: 97 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687683

Common Names

  • Ficus Carautana
  • Carautana Fig
  • Carautana Ficus

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Description

Ficus carautana (also called the Carautana Fig, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist forests, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus carautana is a species of fig tree native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ficus carautana are small, yellowish-green in color and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus carautana 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 carautana

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

Ficus carautana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus carautana?

Ficus carautana

What is the common name of Ficus carautana?

Carautana Fig

Where is Ficus carautana found?

Ficus carautana is found in tropical regions of South and Central America.

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

Luiz Emygdio de Mello Filho (1913-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emygdio' in the authors string.
Léa de Jesus Neves (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Neves' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972032-1: Based on the initial data import