Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guayaquilensis
ID:
689254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dugand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 2: 79 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688587

Common Names

  • Ficus guayaquilensis
  • Guayaquil Fig
  • Guayaquil Rubber Tree

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Description

Ficus guayaquilensis (also called Guayaquil Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to Ecuador. 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 guayaquilensis is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus guayaquilensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus guayaquilensis 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 guayaquilensis

Ficus guayaquilensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Ecuador.

Ficus guayaquilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus guayaquilensis?

Ficus guayaquilensis

What is the natural habitat of Ficus guayaquilensis?

Ficus guayaquilensis is native to tropical regions of South America.

What is the growth rate of Ficus guayaquilensis?

Ficus guayaquilensis is a slow-growing plant.

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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