Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
funiculosa
ID:
689077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Corner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 18: 30 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688410

Common Names

  • Ficus funiculosa
  • Funiculosa Fig
  • Funiculosa Ficus

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Synonyms

  • Ficus trichoneura lachnocarpa Diels [unknown]

Description

Ficus funiculosa (also called Strangled 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 funiculosa 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 funiculosa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus funiculosa is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Ficus funiculosa

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

Ficus funiculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus funiculosa?

Ficus funiculosa

What is the common name of Ficus funiculosa?

Rope-Like Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus funiculosa?

Ficus funiculosa 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,

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