Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curtipes
ID:
688675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Corner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 17: 397 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688008

Common Names

  • Englerodoxa alberti-smithii
  • Alberti-Smithii Englerodoxa
  • Englerodoxa-Alberti-Smithii

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Description

Ficus curtipes (also called Short-Stemmed Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has an upright, branching habit and can reach up to 10 m in height. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Englerodoxa alberti-smithii is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Englerodoxa alberti-smithii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Englerodoxa alberti-smithii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Ficus curtipes

Ficus curtipes is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Ficus curtipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Englerodoxa alberti-smithii?

Englerodoxa alberti-smithii

What is the family of Englerodoxa alberti-smithii?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Englerodoxa alberti-smithii?

Alberti-Smith's Acanthus

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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