Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novae-georgiae
ID:
690139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Corner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Philos. Trans., Ser. B 253(783): 76 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689472

Common Names

  • Fiddle-leaf Fig
  • Banana-leaf Fig
  • Fiddle-leaf Fig Tree

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Description

Ficus novae-georgiae (also called Georgia Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to the United States. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m in height. It is found in a variety of habitats, from moist forests to dry savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus novae-georgiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus novae-georgiae has small, yellowish-green flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and rounded. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus novae-georgiae is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or air layering. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or vermiculite. Air layering can be done by removing a section of bark from a branch and wrapping it in moist sphagnum moss. The moss should be kept moist until roots form.

Where to Find Ficus novae-georgiae

Ficus novae-georgiae is native to India.

Ficus novae-georgiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus novae-georgiae?

Ficus novae-georgiae

What is the common name of Ficus novae-georgiae?

New Georgia Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus novae-georgiae?

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,

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