Ficus duckeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
C.C.Berg & J.E.L.Ribeiro
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54(4): 241. 2003 [2002 publ. 2003]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688177
Common Names
- Ficus duckeana
- Duckeana Fig
- Duckeana Ficus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ficus duckeana (also called Ducke's 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 duckeana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficus duckeana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus duckeana 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 duckeana
Ficus duckeana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Ficus duckeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus duckeana?
Ficus duckeana
What is the common name of Ficus duckeana?
Ducke's Fig
What is the natural habitat of Ficus duckeana?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2810271: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.
Jose Eduardo L. da S. Ribeiro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.L.Ribeiro' in the authors string.