Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
citrifolia
ID:
688500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 10 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687833

Common Names

  • Citrus Fig
  • Citrifolia Fig
  • Citrus Rubber Tree

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Synonyms

  • Oluntos laevigata (Vahl) Raf. [unknown]
  • Urostigma populneum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma planicostatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma pedunculatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma laevigatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma giganteum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma sanctae-crucis Liebm. [unknown]
  • Urostigma syringifolium Miq. [unknown]
  • Caprificus gigantea (Kunth) Gasp. [unknown]
  • Ficus botryapioides Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus brevifolia Nutt. [unknown]
  • Ficus caribaea Jacq. [rejected]
  • Ficus catesbaei Steud. [unknown]
  • Ficus caucana Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus citrifolia brevifolia (Nutt.) D'Arcy [unknown]
  • Ficus citrifolia brevifolia (Nutt.) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Ficus eximia paraguariensis Hassl. [unknown]
  • Ficus foveata Pittier [unknown]
  • Ficus foveolata Pittier ex Tamayo [unknown]
  • Ficus gentlei Lundell [unknown]
  • Ficus gigantea Kunth [unknown]
  • Ficus guanarensis Pittier [unknown]
  • Ficus guaranitica Chodat [unknown]
  • Ficus laevigata Vahl [unknown]
  • Ficus laevigata lentiginosa Urb. [unknown]
  • Ficus lentiginosa Vahl [unknown]
  • Ficus lentiginosa imrayana Domin [unknown]
  • Ficus lentiginosa subcuspidata Domin [unknown]
  • Ficus oblongata Link [unknown]
  • Ficus pedunculata Vahl [unknown]
  • Ficus planicostata Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea Willd. [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea bahamensis Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea brevifolia Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea laevigata Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea lentiginosa Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populoides Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populoides dilatata Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populoides elongata Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populoides maculosa Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populoides syringifolia Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populoides umbrifera Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus portoricensis in Urb. [unknown]
  • Ficus pyrifolia Desf. [unknown]
  • Ficus rubrinervis Link [unknown]
  • Ficus ruiziana Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus sancti-crucis Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus subandina Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus syringifolia Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus syringifolia C.Fraser ex C.Moore [unknown]
  • Ficus thomaea Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus turbinata Pittier [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea botryapioides (Kunth & C.D.Bouché) Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus eximia cubensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus laevigata brevifolia (Nutt.) Rossberg [unknown]
  • Ficus laevigata hispaniolae (Warb.) Rossberg [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea hispaniolae Urb. [unknown]
  • Ficus pedunculata acuta Nutt. [unknown]
  • Ficus antimanensis Pittier [unknown]
  • Ficus populifolia Desf. [unknown]
  • Ficus rectinervis Warb. ex Glaz. [unknown]
  • Urostigma lentiginosum Liebm. [unknown]
  • Urostigma botryapioides Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea obliquicuspis Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea longipetiolata Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea flavicosta Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea cerasicarpa Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea sancti-eustachii Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea sancta-crucis Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea portoricensis Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea floridana Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus laevigata subcordata Urb. [unknown]
  • Ficus laevigata portoricensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Ficus laevigata subcuspidata (Warb.) Stehlé & Quentin [deprecated]
  • Ficus laevigata subdepressa (Warb.) Stehlé & Quentin [deprecated]
  • Ficus populnea subcuspidata Warb. [deprecated]

Description

Ficus citrifolia (also called Lemon Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a large evergreen tree with a wide canopy and small, lemon-shaped fruits. It grows in tropical climates and is often found in rainforests and mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus citrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus citrifolia is a small, yellowish-green, unisexual flower, with the male flowers having a single stamen and the female flowers having a single pistil. The seed of Ficus citrifolia is a small, reddish-brown, ovoid drupe. The seedlings of Ficus citrifolia are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus citrifolia is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is an evergreen tree with a dense canopy and glossy green leaves. The bark is grey and smooth. The leaves are ovate and have a pointed tip. The flowers are small and yellow and the fruits are small, round, and yellow. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ficus citrifolia

Ficus citrifolia is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Ficus citrifolia FAQ

What type of soil does Ficus citrifolia prefer?

Ficus citrifolia prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

What is the ideal temperature range for Ficus citrifolia?

Ficus citrifolia prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Ficus citrifolia need?

Ficus citrifolia needs bright, indirect light to thrive.

Species in the Ficus genus

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Species in the Moraceae family

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