Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geniculata
ID:
689109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42: 105 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688442

Common Names

  • Ficus geniculata
  • Climbing Fig
  • Creeping Fig

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Synonyms

  • Ficus geniculata abnormalis Kurz [unknown]
  • Ficus tenii H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Ficus geniculata (also called Knobbed Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to India. 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 geniculata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ficus geniculata var. insignis C.C.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus geniculata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are found in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus geniculata 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 geniculata

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

Ficus geniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus geniculata?

Ficus geniculata

What is the common name of Ficus geniculata?

Knee Fig

Where is Ficus geniculata native to?

India

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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