Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
688584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Ficus : 8 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687917

Common Names

  • Ficus Cordata
  • Cordata Fig
  • Ficus Cordata var. Cordata

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma glaucophyllum Gasp. [unknown]
  • Urostigma atrovirens Regel [unknown]
  • Ficus atrovirens Hort.Berol. ex Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus glaucophylla Desf. [unknown]
  • Ficus rupium Dinter [unknown]
  • Ficus tristis Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus welwitschii Warb. [unknown]

Description

Ficus cordata 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 cordata 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 cordata 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 cordata 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 cordata

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

Ficus cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus cordata?

Ficus cordata

What type of plant is Ficus cordata?

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

Where is Ficus cordata native to?

Ficus cordata 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,

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