Ficus geocharis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Corner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 18: 60 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688448
Common Names
- Ficus geocharis
- Giant-leaved Fig
- Giant-leaved Rubber Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ficus geocharis (also called the Dwarf Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. It is an evergreen tree with a dense, spreading crown and a short trunk. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus geocharis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficus geocharis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus geocharis 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 geocharis
Ficus geocharis can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Ficus geocharis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus geocharis?
Ficus geocharis
What is the common name of Ficus geocharis?
Earth-fruit Fig
Where is Ficus geocharis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2810524: Based on the initial data import
Edred John Henry Corner (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corner' in the authors string.