Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
louisii
ID:
689799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boutique & J.Léonard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 19: 215 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689132

Common Names

  • Ficus louisii
  • Louisii Ficus
  • Louis' Fig

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Description

Ficus longistipulata (also called Long-Stalked Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is a large evergreen tree with a spreading crown, growing up to 30 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is also cultivated as an ornamental tree.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus longistipulata is a species of fig tree native to New Caledonia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can also be used as a windbreak or shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus longistipulata has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus louisii is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or air layering. The seeds should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Air layering is done by wrapping a moistened sphagnum moss around a stem and covering it with plastic wrap.

Where to Find Ficus louisii

Ficus longistipulata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ficus louisii FAQ

What type of plant is Ficus longistipulata?

Ficus longistipulata is a species of fig tree in the family Moraceae.

Where does Ficus longistipulata grow?

Ficus longistipulata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What are the characteristics of Ficus longistipulata?

Ficus longistipulata is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 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,

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