Ficus lacunata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Kvitvik
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49(2): 270. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688958
Common Names
- Ficus Lacunata
- Lacunata Fig
- Wild Fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ficus lacunata (also called Lacunate 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 lacunata 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 lacunata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus lacunata 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 lacunata
Ficus lacunata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ficus lacunata FAQ
What type of plant is Ficus lacunata?
Ficus lacunata is a species of fig tree in the family Moraceae.
Where does Ficus lacunata grow?
Ficus lacunata is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
What are the characteristics of Ficus lacunata?
Ficus lacunata is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-elliptic in shape. The fruits are small, yellow-green, and edible.
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-2810995: Based on the initial data import
Trond Arne Kvitvik: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kvitvik' in the authors string.