Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ottoniifolia
ID:
690235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 288 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689568

Common Names

  • Ottoni's Fig
  • Fig Ottoni's
  • Ottoni's Fig Tree

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Synonyms

  • Ficus buettneri Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus dewevrei Warb. ex De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Ficus dewevreoides De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ficus ealaensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ficus fasciculiflora Hutch. [unknown]
  • Ficus gilletii Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus maculosa Hutch. [unknown]
  • Ficus polybractea Warb. ex De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Ficus pynaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ficus umangiensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ficus viridimaculata De Wild. [unknown]
  • Urostigma ottoniifolium Miq. [unknown]

Description

Ficus ottoniifolia (also called Ottoniifolia Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus ottoniifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree in tropical and subtropical regions. The wood of this tree is used for making furniture and other items.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ficus ottoniifolia sub. lucanda (Ficalho) C.C.Berg
Ficus ottoniifolia sub. ulugurensis (Mildbr. & Burret) C.C.Berg
Ficus ottoniifolia sub. multinervia C.C.Berg
Ficus ottoniifolia sub. macrosyce C.C.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus ottoniifolia 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 ottoniifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ficus ottoniifolia

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

Ficus ottoniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus ottoniifolia?

Ficus ottoniifolia

What is the common name of Ficus ottoniifolia?

Ottoni's Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus ottoniifolia?

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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