Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drupacea
ID:
688834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Ficus : 11 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688167

Common Names

  • Ficus drupacea
  • Drupacea Fig
  • Drupacea Ficus

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma pilosum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma chrysotrix Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma bicorne Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma subcuspidatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma drupaceum Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus aurantiicarpa Elmer [unknown]
  • Ficus chrysochlamys K.Schum. & Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Ficus chrysocoma Blume [unknown]
  • Ficus citrifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Ficus drupacea glabrata Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus drupacea pedicellata Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus drupacea pubescens (Roth) Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus drupacea subrepanda (Wall. ex King) D.Basu [unknown]
  • Ficus ellipsoidea F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Ficus gonia Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Ficus mysorensis B.Heyne ex Roth [unknown]
  • Ficus mysorensis dasycarpa (Miq.) M.F.Barrett [unknown]
  • Ficus mysorensis parvifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus mysorensis pubescens Roth ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Ficus mysorensis subrepanda Wall. ex King [unknown]
  • Ficus payapa Blanco [unknown]
  • Ficus pilosa Reinw. ex Blume [unknown]
  • Ficus pilosa chrysocoma (Blume) King [unknown]
  • Ficus rupestris Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Ficus subrepanda Wall. [unknown]
  • Ficus vidaliana Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus drupacea mysorensis (B.Heyne ex Roth) M.R.Almeida [unknown]
  • Ficus mysorensis Roth ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Urostigma mysorense Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma dasycarpum Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus drupacea drupacea [unknown]

Description

Ficus drupacea (also called drupaceous fig, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree native to tropical regions of the world. It has a short stem with large leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus drupacea is a small to medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 10–15 m. It is an evergreen tree with a dense, spreading crown. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ficus drupacea

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

Ficus drupacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus drupacea?

Ficus drupacea

What is the common name of Ficus drupacea?

Olive Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus drupacea?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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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