Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassinervia
ID:
688624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 1138 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687957

Common Names

  • Crassinervia Fig
  • Crassinervia Rubber Tree
  • Thick-Veined Fig

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma ovale Liebm. [unknown]
  • Urostigma crassinervium Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus belizensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Ficus berteroi Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus eggersii Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus ekmanii Rossberg [unknown]
  • Ficus lacandonensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Ficus mamillifera Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus mamillifera hirsuta Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Ficus ovalis Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus stahlii Warb. [unknown]

Description

Ficus crassinervia (also called Thick-Veined Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 25 meters and has large, glossy leaves. It prefers tropical and subtropical climates and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus crassinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ficus crassinervia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus crassinervia is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Pruning is recommended to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Ficus crassinervia

Ficus crassinervia is native to Southeast Asia and northern Australia.

Ficus crassinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus crassinervia?

Ficus crassinervia

What is the common name of Ficus crassinervia?

Thick-Nerved Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus crassinervia?

Ficus crassinervia is native to tropical Asia and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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