Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carvajalii
ID:
1327820

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedern., Pelissari & Romaniuc

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 897 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340274

Common Names

  • Ficus carvajalii
  • Carvajal's fig
  • Carvajal's ficus

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Description

Ficus carvajalii (also called Carvajal's Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree in the family Moraceae. It is a large tree, growing up to 30 meters tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru. It is found in moist, lowland habitats, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus carvajalii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used in traditional Venezuelan medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus carvajalii has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus carvajalii is a terrestrial plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept in a shady spot. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings of the leaves.

Where to Find Ficus carvajalii

Ficus carvajalii is found in the tropical forests of Panama.

Ficus carvajalii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus carvajalii?

Ficus carvajalii

What is the common name of Ficus carvajalii?

Carvajal's Fig

What is the family of Ficus carvajalii?

Moraceae

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

Sergio Romaniuc Neto (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romaniuc' in the authors string.
Leandro Cardoso Pederneiras: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedern.' in the authors string.
Gisela Pelissari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pelissari' in the authors string.