Ficus coronulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Néerl. 1: 242 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687937
Common Names
- Ficus Coronulata
- Coronulata Fig
- Ficus Coronulata var. Coronulata
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- Ficus salicina F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Ficus coronulata (also called Crown 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, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in tropical climates and is often found in rainforests and mangroves.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus coronulata 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 flowers of Ficus coronulata are small, greenish-yellow, and are borne in clusters on the leaf axils. The seeds are small, ovoid, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus coronulata is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ficus coronulata
Ficus coronulata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Ficus coronulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus coronulata?
Ficus coronulata
What type of plant is Ficus coronulata?
Ficus coronulata is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae.
Where is Ficus coronulata native to?
Ficus coronulata 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2810052: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.