Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goiana
ID:
1306852

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Berg, Carauta & A.F.P.Machado

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 108: 54 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319306

Common Names

  • Ficus goiana
  • Ficus
  • Goiana

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Description

Ficus goiana (also called 'Goian Ficus', among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to Brazil. It has large, leathery leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus goiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus goiana has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus goiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Ficus goiana

Ficus goiana can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Ficus goiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus goiana?

Ficus goiana

What is the common name of Ficus goiana?

Goiana fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus goiana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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

Jorge Pedro Pereira Carauta (1930-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carauta' in the authors string.
Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.
Anderson Ferreira Pinto Machado (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.F.P.Machado' in the authors string.