Ficus louretana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Vasquez
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tro
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229976
Common Names
- Ficus louretana
- Louretana Ficus
- Ficus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ficus louretana (also called Loureiro's Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm. It is found in humid montane forests, usually at elevations between 800 and 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus louretana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, inflammation, and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficus louretana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus louretana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to tropical Asia and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Ficus louretana
Ficus louretana is found in South America, particularly in Brazil and Bolivia.
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 tro-50061239: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Vásquez M. (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasquez' in the authors string.