Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
689330

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 442 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688663

Common Names

  • Ficus Heterophylla
  • Variegated Fig
  • White-veined Fig

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma subpanduriforme Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus acutiloba Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus aquatica J.Koenig ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Ficus biglandula Blume [unknown]
  • Ficus cannabina Lour. [unknown]
  • Ficus denticulata Vahl [unknown]
  • Ficus denticulata Willd. [unknown]
  • Ficus elongata Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus grossularioides subpanduriformis (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ficus panduriformis Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus politoria Lour. [unknown]
  • Ficus rufescens Vahl [unknown]
  • Ficus scabrella Roxb. [unknown]
  • Ficus subpanduriformis Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus torteana Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus truncata Vahl [unknown]
  • Ficus heterophylla scabrella (Roxb.) King [unknown]

Uses & Benefits

Ficus heterophylla 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

The flowers of Ficus heterophylla are small, creamy-white to yellowish-white in color, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small and slender, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus heterophylla is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Ficus heterophylla

Ficus heterophylla can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Ficus heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus heterophylla?

Ficus heterophylla

What is the common name of Ficus heterophylla?

Heterophylla fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus heterophylla?

Tropical rainforest

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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