Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crocata
ID:
688646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 297 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687979

Common Names

  • Englerina ochroleuca
  • Ochroleuca Englerina
  • Ochroleuca Walnut

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma maximilianum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma tomentellum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma crocatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus albotomentosa Lundell [unknown]
  • Ficus campbellii I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Ficus coronata Pittier [unknown]
  • Ficus ernstiana Pittier [unknown]
  • Ficus galeata Lundell [unknown]
  • Ficus gramalotensis Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus hartii Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus hartii tumacana Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus havanensis Rossberg [unknown]
  • Ficus hemsleyana Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus interfector Pittier [unknown]
  • Ficus iturbei Pittier [unknown]
  • Ficus leavensii I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Ficus leavensii thinophila I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Ficus maximiliana Mart. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus mitrophora Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus morazaniana W.C.Burger [unknown]
  • Ficus perez-arbelaezii Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus pittieri Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus sanguinosa Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus squamulosa Pittier [unknown]
  • Ficus standleyana Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus tomentella Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus usiacurina Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus venosissima Lundell [unknown]
  • Ficus verrucosa Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Ficus williamsii Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus yucatanensis Standl. [unknown]

Description

Ficus crocata (also called Orange-Fruited 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 crocata 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 crocata 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 crocata is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Plant the seeds in the spring, 1/4 inch deep and 6-8 inches apart. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ficus crocata

Ficus crocata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Ficus crocata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Englerina ochroleuca?

Englerina ochroleuca

What is the family of Englerina ochroleuca?

Juglandaceae

Where is Englerina ochroleuca native to?

India, China, and 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-2810090: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.