Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
machupicchuensis
ID:
746930

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Berg

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 196 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746263

Common Names

  • Ficus machupicchuensis
  • Machupicchuensis Ficus
  • Ficus

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Description

Ficus machupicchuensis (also called Machu Picchu Ficus, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Moraceae family. It is native to Peru, and is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus machupicchuensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus machupicchuensis has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and long with multiple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus machupicchuensis is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Ficus machupicchuensis

Ficus machupicchuensis can be found in the Machu Picchu region of Peru.

Ficus machupicchuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus machupicchuensis?

Ficus machupicchuensis

What is the common name of Ficus machupicchuensis?

Machupicchuensis

What is the natural habitat of Ficus machupicchuensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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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