Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Bennett & Seem.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 248 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688608
Common Names
- Ficus habrophylla
- Habrophyllous Fig
- Habrophyllous Rubber Tree
Synonyms
- Ficus bennettii Seem. [unknown]
- Ficus edulis Bureau [unknown]
- Ficus edulis attenuata Bureau [unknown]
- Ficus edulis cordata Bureau [unknown]
- Ficus edulis dentata Bureau [unknown]
- Ficus edulis elliptica Bureau [unknown]
- Ficus edulis glabrescens Bureau [unknown]
- Ficus edulis ovata Bureau [unknown]
- Ficus edulis variegata Bureau [unknown]
- Ficus tannensis G.Benn. [unknown]
Description
Ficus habrophylla (also called Soft-leaf Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to India. It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 15 meters tall, with a dense, rounded crown. The leaves are simple, ovate to elliptic, and measure up to 8 cm long. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus habrophylla 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 habrophylla 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ficus habrophylla 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 habrophylla
Ficus habrophylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Ficus habrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus habrophylla?
Ficus habrophylla
What is the natural habitat of Ficus habrophylla?
Ficus habrophylla is native to tropical regions of South America.
What is the growth rate of Ficus habrophylla?
Ficus habrophylla 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,