Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulva
ID:
689063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reinw. ex Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 478 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688396

Common Names

  • Ficus fulva
  • Fulva Fig
  • Fulva Ficus

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Synonyms

  • Pogonotrophe flavidula Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus apiculata Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus chlorocarpa Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus chrysocarpa Reinw. ex Blume [unknown]
  • Ficus chrysocarpa flavidula (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus discolor Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus flavidula (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus fulva chrysocarpa (Reinw. ex Blume) Koord. [unknown]
  • Ficus fulva minor King [unknown]
  • Ficus fulva orbicularis Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus fulva rubinervia Hassk. [unknown]
  • Ficus fulva timorensis Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus patens Ridl. [unknown]
  • Ficus reinwardtii Link & Otto [unknown]
  • Ficus suborbicularis Miq. [unknown]

Description

Ficus fulva (also called Red 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 fulva 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 fulva 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 fulva is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Pruning is recommended to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Ficus fulva

Ficus fulva can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Ficus fulva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus fulva?

Ficus fulva

What is the common name of Ficus fulva?

Ficus fulva

What is the natural habitat of Ficus fulva?

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-2810476: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt (1773-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinw.' in the authors string.