Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
688559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832 , 3: 560 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687892

Common Names

  • Ficus Congesta
  • Congesta Fig
  • Ficus Congesta var. Congesta

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Synonyms

  • Covellia congesta Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus caulothyrsus K.Schum. & Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Ficus chalmersii King [unknown]
  • Ficus congesta chalmersii (King) Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus congesta menadena (Miq.) Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus fasciculata F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Ficus fasciculata subopposita Benth. [unknown]
  • Ficus menadana Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus trichostyla Warb. [unknown]

Description

Ficus congesta is a species of fig tree in the Moraceae family. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a large tree, growing up to 20 m tall. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus congesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves can be used as fodder for livestock and the fruits are edible. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus congesta is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus congesta is a tropical tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Ficus congesta

Ficus congesta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Ficus congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus congesta?

Ficus congesta

What type of plant is Ficus congesta?

Ficus congesta is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae.

Where is Ficus congesta native to?

Ficus congesta is native to Southeast Asia.

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,