Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dulciaria
ID:
688847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dugand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 1(4): 40 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688180

Common Names

  • Ficus dulciaria
  • Dulciaria Fig
  • Dulciaria Ficus

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Synonyms

  • Ficus dulciaria antioquiensis Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus huilensis Dugand [unknown]

Description

Ficus dulciaria (also called Sweet Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen tree, with a maximum height of up to 10 m. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often growing in large clumps.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus dulciaria is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus dulciaria 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 dulciaria 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 dulciaria

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

Ficus dulciaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus dulciaria?

Ficus dulciaria

What is the common name of Ficus dulciaria?

Sweet Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus dulciaria?

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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