Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaberrima
ID:
689145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 451 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688478

Common Names

  • Ficus glaberrima
  • Smooth Fig
  • Smooth Rubber Tree

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Description

Ficus glaberrima (also called the Smooth 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 glaberrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ficus glaberrima sub. siamensis (Corner) C.C.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus glaberrima has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus glaberrima can be propagated by seed, cuttings, and air layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every two to three months.

Where to Find Ficus glaberrima

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

Ficus glaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus glaberrima?

Ficus glaberrima

What is the common name of Ficus glaberrima?

Smooth-leaved Fig

What type of plant is Ficus glaberrima?

Tree

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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