Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
690644

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1060 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689977

Common Names

  • Ficus Racemosa
  • Racemosa Fig
  • Giant Fig

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma leucocarpum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma lucescens Miq. [unknown]
  • Covellia glomerata Miq. [unknown]
  • Covellia lanceolata Miq. [unknown]
  • Covellia mollis Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus acidula King [unknown]
  • Ficus chittagonga Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus glomerata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Ficus glomerata Blanco [unknown]
  • Ficus glomerata chittagonga (Miq.) King [unknown]
  • Ficus glomerata elongata King [unknown]
  • Ficus glomerata miquelii King [unknown]
  • Ficus glomerata mollis (Miq.) King [unknown]
  • Ficus goolereea Roxb. [unknown]
  • Ficus henrici King [unknown]
  • Ficus lanceolata Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb. [unknown]
  • Ficus leucocarpa Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus lucescens Blume [unknown]
  • Ficus mollis Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus racemosa elongata (King) M.F.Barrett [unknown]
  • Ficus racemosa miquelii (King) Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus racemosa mollis (Miq.) M.F.Barrett [unknown]
  • Ficus racemosa vesca (Miq.) M.F.Barrett [unknown]
  • Ficus semicostata F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Ficus trichocarpa glabrescens Engl. [unknown]
  • Ficus vesca F.Muell. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus racemosa racemosa [unknown]

Description

Ficus racemosa (also called Cluster 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, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.

Uses & Benefits

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

Where to Find Ficus racemosa

Ficus racemosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ficus racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus racemosa?

Ficus racemosa

What is the common name of Ficus racemosa?

Fig Tree

What is the natural habitat of Ficus racemosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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