Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ernanii
ID:
1305011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carauta, Pedern., P.P.Souza, A.F.P.Machado, M.D.M.Vianna & Romaniuc

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Albertoa. Sér, Urtic. 36: 228 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317465

Common Names

  • Ficus ernanii
  • Ernani's Fig
  • Ernani Fig

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Description

Ficus ernanii (also called 'Ernanii Fig', among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to South America. It is an evergreen tree with large, leathery leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus ernanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus ernanii has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus ernanii is a species of fig tree found in Brazil. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Ficus ernanii

Ficus ernanii can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Ficus ernanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus ernanii?

Ficus ernanii

What is the family of Ficus ernanii?

Moraceae

Where is Ficus ernanii found?

Brazil

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

Jorge Pedro Pereira Carauta (1930-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carauta' in the authors string.
M.D.M. Vianna Filho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.D.M.Vianna' in the authors string.
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.
Anderson Ferreira Pinto Machado (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.F.P.Machado' in the authors string.
Pedro Paulo de Souza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.P.Souza' in the authors string.