Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuchinensis
ID:
689606

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Berg

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 579 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688939

Common Names

  • Ficus Kuchinensis
  • Kuchin Fig
  • Wild Fig

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Synonyms

  • Ficus heteropleura hirta Corner [unknown]

Description

Ficus kuchinensis (also called Kuchin 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 kuchinensis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus kuchinensis is small and yellow, with a five-lobed calyx. The seed is small and round, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus kuchinensis can be propagated by seed, air layering, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Air layering is done by making a wound in the stem and wrapping it in moist sphagnum moss until roots form. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet and the cutting should be kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ficus kuchinensis

Ficus kuchinensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Ficus kuchinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus kuchinensis?

Ficus kuchinensis

What is the common name of Ficus kuchinensis?

Kuchin Fig

What type of plant is Ficus kuchinensis?

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,

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