Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
politoria
ID:
690453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 500 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689786

Common Names

  • Politoria Fig
  • Politoria Rubber Tree
  • Politoria Weeping Fig

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Synonyms

  • Ficus claoxyloides Baker [unknown]
  • Ficus longipes Baker [unknown]
  • Ficus soroceoides Baker [unknown]
  • Ficus xiphocuspis Baker [unknown]
  • Ficus soroceoides ambongensis H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Ficus soroceoides calcicola H.Perrier & Leandri [unknown]
  • Ficus soroceoides longipes (Baker) H.Perrier & Leandri [unknown]
  • Ficus soroceoides mananarensis H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Ficus soroceoides onivensis H.Perrier [unknown]

Description

Ficus politoria (also called Politoria 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 politoria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus politoria is small and yellow, with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, ovoid drupe, and the seedlings are small, with a single, oval leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus politoria can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm and humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ficus politoria

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

Ficus politoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus politoria?

Ficus politoria

What is the natural habitat of Ficus politoria?

Ficus politoria is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the common uses of Ficus politoria?

Ficus politoria is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for bonsai, and in traditional medicine.

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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