Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ingens
ID:
689480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 288 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688813

Common Names

  • Ficus Ingens
  • Giant Fig
  • Giant Banyan

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Description

Ficus ingens (also called Boer-ficus, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to South Africa. It has a spreading crown and a thick, grey trunk. It is found in moist, sheltered valleys and along streams in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces. It is also found in the lowland subtropical forests of Zimbabwe.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus ingens 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 ingens 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus ingens 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 ingens

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

Ficus ingens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus ingens?

Ficus ingens

What is the common name of Ficus ingens?

Giant Fig

What type of plant is Ficus ingens?

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,

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,