Ficus pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw. ex Hiern
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. (Hiern) 1(4): 1009. 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689941
Common Names
- Ficus Pygmaea
- Pygmaea Fig
- Giant Fig
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- Ficus brevicula Hiern [unknown]
Description
Ficus pygmaea (also called Pygmy Fig, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus pygmaea is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak. The leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ficus pygmaea is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus pygmaea is a tropical tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by air layering or cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ficus pygmaea
Ficus pygmaea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Ficus pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus pygmaea?
Ficus pygmaea
What is the common name of Ficus pygmaea?
Pygmaea fig
What is the natural habitat of Ficus pygmaea?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2811948: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.