Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dens-echini
ID:
688759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Corner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 10: 130 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688092

Common Names

  • Ficus dens-echini
  • Dens-echini Fig
  • Dens-echini's Fig

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Description

Ficus dens-echini (also called Hedgehog 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, spreading 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

Ficus dammaropsis is a species of fig tree native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus dens-echini is small and yellowish-green, with a single pistil and five stamens. The seed is a small, hard, round nut, and the seedlings are small, dark green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus dens-echini is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but can also be done by seed. The cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Ficus dens-echini

Ficus dens-echini can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Ficus dens-echini FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus dens-echini?

Ficus dens-echini

What is the common name of Ficus dens-echini?

Dens-echini fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus dens-echini?

Tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and China

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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