Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 67: 199 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688287
Common Names
- Ficus eustephana
- Eustephana Fig
- Eustephana Ficus
Description
Ficus eustephana (also called Ficus eustephana, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 15 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimeters. The leaves are ovate to oblong-lanceolate, and measure up to 15 centimeters in length. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus eustephana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used for making mats, baskets and other items. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficus eustephana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two or three leaves that are oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ficus eustephana can be propagated through stem cuttings or air layering. It should be grown in well-drained soil in partial shade with regular watering. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Ficus eustephana
Ficus eustephana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ficus eustephana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus eustephana?
Ficus eustephana
What is the common name of Ficus eustephana?
Eustephana Fig
What is the natural habitat of Ficus eustephana?
Ficus eustephana 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,