Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crateriformis
ID:
1331258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedern. & Romaniuc

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 40: 501 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343712

Common Names

  • Ficus Crateriformis
  • Crateriform Ficus
  • Crateriformis Ficus

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Description

Ficus crateriformis (also called Crateriformis Ficus, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to southeastern China and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus crateriformis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has an attractive foliage and is easy to maintain. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus crateriformis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus crateriformis is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Ficus crateriformis

Ficus crateriformis can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Ficus crateriformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus crateriformis?

Ficus crateriformis

What is the common name of Ficus crateriformis?

Crateriform Ficus

What is the natural habitat of Ficus crateriformis?

Tropical rainforests

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

Sergio Romaniuc Neto (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romaniuc' in the authors string.
Leandro Cardoso Pederneiras: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedern.' in the authors string.