Ficus middletonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chantaras.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 669 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338237
Common Names
- Ficus middletonii
- Middletonii Ficus
- Middletonii Fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ficus middletonii (also called Middleton's Fig, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in moist, shady soils in open woodlands and disturbed areas. It has long, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences with yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus middletonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficus middletonii has small, white flowers that are followed by small, red fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus middletonii is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. 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-mature wood and rooted in a moist medium. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Ficus middletonii
Ficus middletonii is native to India and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Ficus middletonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus middletonii?
Ficus middletonii
What is the common name of Ficus middletonii?
Middleton's Fig
What is the natural habitat of Ficus middletonii?
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,
References
Bhanumas Chantarasuwan (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chantaras.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136097-1: Based on the initial data import