Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dewolfii
ID:
1323903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedern. & Romaniuc

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 684 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336357

Common Names

  • Ficus dewolfii
  • DeWolf's Ficus
  • Ficus

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Description

Ficus dewolfii (also called De Wolf's Fig, among many other common names) is a tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus dewolfii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus dewolfii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus dewolfii is an evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. They should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ficus dewolfii

Ficus dewolfii is native to Ecuador, where it can be found in the provinces of Azuay and Loja.

Ficus dewolfii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus dewolfii?

Ficus dewolfii

Where is Ficus dewolfii found?

Ficus dewolfii is found in Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Ficus dewolfii?

Ficus dewolfii is a tree, growing up to 20 m tall.

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.