Status:
valid
Authors:
Corner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 18: 97 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689185
Common Names
- Ficus macrothyrsa
- Macrothyrsa Ficus
- Large-thyrsus Fig
Description
Ficus macrothyrsa (also called Large-Thyrse Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It grows in lowland rainforests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus macrothyrsa 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficus macrothyrsa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ficus macrothyrsa 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 macrothyrsa
Ficus macrothyrsa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Ficus macrothyrsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus macrothyrsa?
Ficus macrothyrsa
What is the natural habitat of Ficus macrothyrsa?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average height of Ficus macrothyrsa?
Up to 30 meters
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,