Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
opposita
ID:
690214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 7: 426 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689547

Common Names

  • Opposite Fig
  • Fig Opposite
  • Opposite Fig Tree

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Synonyms

  • Ficus androbrota Summerh. [unknown]
  • Ficus apolepomena Summerh. [unknown]
  • Ficus branderhorstii Diels [unknown]
  • Ficus conjugata Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus cumingii androbrota (Summerh.) Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus dichroa Summerh. [unknown]
  • Ficus fitzalanii Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus radula Banks ex Hiern [unknown]
  • Ficus xerophila Domin [unknown]
  • Ficus yarrabensis Domin [unknown]

Description

Ficus opposita (also called Opposite Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m in height. It is found in a variety of habitats, from tropical rainforests to dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus opposita is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a hedge or screen, and can be used to provide shade in gardens. The leaves can be used as a natural insect repellent, and the fruit can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus opposita has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The fruits are small, round, and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus opposita is an 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 opposita

Ficus opposita is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Ficus opposita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus opposita?

Ficus opposita

What is the common name of Ficus opposita?

Opposite-Leaf Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus opposita?

Tropical rainforest

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,

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