Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distichoidea
ID:
688811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 67: 221 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688144

Common Names

  • Ficus distichoidea
  • Distichoidea Fig
  • Distichoidea Ficus

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Synonyms

  • Ficus distichoidea megacarpa Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus pernitida Diels [unknown]

Description

Ficus distichoidea (also called the Distichoidea Fig, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist forests, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus distichoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomach ailments, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus distichoidea has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black fruit. The seedlings have a single, diamond-shaped leaf that is dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus distichoidea 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 distichoidea

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

Ficus distichoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus distichoidea?

Ficus distichoidea

What is the common name of Ficus distichoidea?

Distichous Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus distichoidea?

Ficus distichoidea is native to India and Sri Lanka

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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