Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pertusa
ID:
690370

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 442 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689703

Common Names

  • Pertusa Fig
  • Pertusa Rubber Tree
  • Pertusa Weeping Fig

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma pertusum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma lancifolium Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma padifolium Liebm. [unknown]
  • Urostigma geminum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma baccatum Liebm. [unknown]
  • Urostigma sapidum Liebm. [unknown]
  • Urostigma schiedeanum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma turbinatum Liebm. [unknown]
  • Urostigma subtriplinervium Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma sulcipes Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma complicatum Liebm. [unknown]
  • Urostigma rolandri Liebm. [unknown]
  • Urostigma erythrostictum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma subtriplinervium major Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma subtriplinervium ellipticum Herzog [unknown]
  • Pharmacosycea laurifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Pharmacosycea peruviana Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus arbutifolia Pers. [unknown]
  • Ficus arpazusa Casar. [unknown]
  • Ficus baccata Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus cerasifolia Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus ciliolosa hort. ex Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus complicata Kunth [unknown]
  • Ficus daphniphylla Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus elliptica (Herz) Herter [unknown]
  • Ficus erythrosticta Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus fasciculata S.Watson [unknown]
  • Ficus garcesii Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus gardeniifolia Hort.Lips. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus gemina Ruiz ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus grabhamii Britton ex Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Ficus halliana Britton ex Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Ficus ibapohi Orb. ex Rojas Acosta [unknown]
  • Ficus immersa Warb. ex Glaz. [unknown]
  • Ficus kanukuensis Standl. in A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Ficus lancifolia Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Ficus morantensis Britton ex Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Ficus myrtifolia Link [unknown]
  • Ficus ochroleuca Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ficus padifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Ficus palmicida Pittier [unknown]
  • Ficus peruviana (Miq.) Rossberg [unknown]
  • Ficus polypus Schiede ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus prinoides subtriplinervia (Mart.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ficus radicans Casar. [unknown]
  • Ficus rolandri Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus sapida Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus sonorae S.Watson [unknown]
  • Ficus subtriplinervia Mart. [unknown]
  • Ficus sulcipes Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus tapajozensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus turbinata Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus zarzalensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus populnea planicostata (Kunth & C.D.Bouché) Warb. [unknown]
  • Urostigma cestrifolium major Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma populneum mexicanum Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus tarapotina Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus cerasifolia Kunth & Bouché [deprecated]
  • Ficus consanguinea Kunth & Bouché [deprecated]
  • Ficus faydeni Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus periplocaefolia Kunth & Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus prinoides subtriplinervia (Mart.) Hassl. [unknown]
  • Urostigma arbutifolium Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma subtriplinervium majus Miq. [unknown]

Description

Ficus pertusa (also called Rock Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters tall, with a dense, spreading canopy. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in urban areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus pertusa is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus pertusa 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 pertusa is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water the tree deeply and infrequently. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to shape the tree.

Where to Find Ficus pertusa

Ficus pertusa can be found in tropical regions of South America.

Ficus pertusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus pertusa?

Ficus pertusa

What is the common name of Ficus pertusa?

Pertusa fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus pertusa?

Tropical 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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