Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gibbsiae
ID:
689130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 42: 137 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688463

Common Names

  • Ficus gibbsiae
  • Gibbs' Fig
  • Gibbs' Rubber Tree

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Synonyms

  • Ficus macilenta gibbsiae (Ridl.) Corner [unknown]

Description

Ficus gibbsiae (also called the Small-Leaved 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 gibbsiae is a popular houseplant and is often used in bonsai. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus gibbsiae 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 gibbsiae 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 gibbsiae

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

Ficus gibbsiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus gibbsiae?

Ficus gibbsiae

What is the common name of Ficus gibbsiae?

Gibbs' Fig

Where is Ficus gibbsiae 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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