Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flagellaris
ID:
689016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 67: 216 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688349

Common Names

  • Ficus flagellaris
  • Flagellaris Fig
  • Flagellaris Ficus

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Description

Ficus flagellaris (also called Whip 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 flagellaris 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 flagellaris 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus flagellaris 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 flagellaris

Ficus flagellaris can be found in India.

Ficus flagellaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus flagellaris?

Ficus flagellaris

What is the common name of Ficus flagellaris?

Ficus flagellaris

What is the natural habitat of Ficus flagellaris?

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,

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