Ficus fischeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb. ex Mildbr. & Burret
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46: 227 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688336
Common Names
- Ficus fischeri
- Fischeri Fig
- Fischeri Ficus
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- Ficus kiloneura Hornby [unknown]
Description
Ficus fischeri (also called Fischer's 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 fischeri 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
The flower of Ficus fischeri is small, yellowish-green in color and has a sweet scent. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus fischeri 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 fischeri
Ficus fischeri can be found in India.
Ficus fischeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus fischeri?
Ficus fischeri
What is the common name of Ficus fischeri?
Ficus fischeri
What is the natural habitat of Ficus fischeri?
Tropical forests
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-2810419: Based on the initial data import
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.