Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gamostyla
ID:
689090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kochummen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 50: 206 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688423

Common Names

  • Ficus gamostyla
  • Gamostyla Fig
  • Gamostyla's Fig

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Description

Ficus gamostyla (also called Gamostyle Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to Australia. It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall, with a dense, rounded crown. The leaves are simple, ovate to elliptic, and measure up to 5 cm long. It is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus gamostyla is a species of fig tree native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus gamostyla is small and yellowish-green, with a single pistil and five stamens. The seed is a small, hard, round nut, and the seedlings are small, dark green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus gamostyla 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 gamostyla

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

Ficus gamostyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus gamostyla?

Ficus gamostyla

What is the common name of Ficus gamostyla?

Gamostyle Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus gamostyla?

Ficus gamostyla 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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