Ficus jacobii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vázq.Avila
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 14(1-2 Suppl.): 201 (1984 publ. 1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688856
Common Names
- Ficus Jacobii
- Jacob's Fig
- Wild Fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ficus jacobii (also called Jacob's Fig, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It has a spreading crown and a thin, grey trunk. It is found in moist, sheltered valleys and along streams in the lowland subtropical forests. It is also found in the lowland subtropical forests of Bangladesh.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus jacobii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ficus jacobii sub. mantana C.C.BergFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficus jacobii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus jacobii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring and summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Ficus jacobii
Ficus jacobii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Ficus jacobii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus jacobii?
Ficus jacobii
What is the common name of Ficus jacobii?
Jacob's Fig
What type of plant is Ficus jacobii?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2810902: Based on the initial data import
M.D. Vázquez Ávila (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vázq.Avila' in the authors string.