Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
689836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 609 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689169

Common Names

  • Ficus macrophylla
  • Macrophylla Ficus
  • Large-leaved Fig

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma macrophyllum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma squamellosum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma huegelii Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus angladei C.E.C.Fisch. [unknown]
  • Ficus huegelii Kunth & Bouche. [unknown]
  • Ficus macrocarpa Hügel ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus macrophylla stenophylla Domin [unknown]
  • Ficus magnolioides Borzì [unknown]
  • Ficus squamellosa Miq. [unknown]

Description

Ficus macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen tree with glossy, leathery leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in urban areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak, and as a shade tree. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock, and the latex is used to make rubber. The wood is used for fuel and construction.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ficus macrophylla for. columnaris (C.Moore) D.J.Dixon

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus macrophylla has large, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus macrophylla 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 macrophylla

Ficus macrophylla is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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,