Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melinocarpa
ID:
689944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 460 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689277

Common Names

  • Ficus melinocarpa
  • Melinocarpa Ficus
  • Melinocarpa Fig

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Synonyms

  • Pogonotrophe alnifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus alnifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus collinsii Elmer [unknown]
  • Ficus daemonum Zoll. & Moritzi [unknown]
  • Ficus haggeri Merr. [unknown]
  • Ficus hololampra Diels [unknown]
  • Ficus irosinensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Ficus melinocarpa glabrior Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus melinocarpa hololampra (Diels) Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus obliqua Miq. [unknown]

Description

Ficus melinocarpa (also called Melinocarpa 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 melinocarpa 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

The flowers of Ficus melinocarpa are small and yellowish-green. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus melinocarpa is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Ficus melinocarpa

Ficus melinocarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central America, South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

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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