Status:
valid
Authors:
Kochummen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 50: 207 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688765
Common Names
- Ficus Ilias-Paiei
- Ilias-Paiei Fig
- Ilias-Paiei Indian Fig
Description
Ficus ilias-paiei (also called Ilias-Paiei Fig, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. It has a dense, rounded crown and a short trunk. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus ilias-paiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficus ilias-paiei has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, red fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ficus ilias-paiei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Ficus ilias-paiei
Ficus ilias-paiei can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Ficus ilias-paiei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus ilias-paiei?
Ficus ilias-paiei
What is the common name of Ficus ilias-paiei?
Ilia's Fig
What type of plant is Ficus ilias-paiei?
Evergreen 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,
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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,