Ficus castellviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dugand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 1(4): 33 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687720
Common Names
- Ficus Castellviana
- Castellviana Fig
- Castellviana Ficus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ficus castellviana (also called the Castellviana 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 castellviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The leaves can be used as fodder for livestock and the fruits are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficus castellviana has small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus castellviana is a small evergreen tree native to South America. 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 castellviana
Ficus castellviana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Ficus castellviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus castellviana?
Ficus castellviana
What is the common name of Ficus castellviana?
Castellviana Fig
Where is Ficus castellviana found?
Ficus castellviana 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2809854: Based on the initial data import
Armando Dugand (1906-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dugand' in the authors string.