Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosa
ID:
690778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf. ex Vent.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Jard. Malmaison 2: t. 114 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690111

Common Names

  • Ficus rubiginosa
  • Rubiginosa Fig
  • Rusty Fig

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma muelleri Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma rubiginosum (Desf. ex Vent.) Gasp. [unknown]
  • Urostigma ferrugineum Miq. [unknown]
  • Mastosuke rubiginosa (Desf. ex Vent.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Perula rubiginosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Ficus australis Willd. [unknown]
  • Ficus baileyana Domin [unknown]
  • Ficus ferruginea Desf. [unknown]
  • Ficus ferruginea hort. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus fulva Hort.Berel. ex Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus leichhardtii Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus leichhardtii angustata Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus macrophylla pubescens F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Ficus muelleri Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus novae-walliae Dum.Cours. [rejected]
  • Ficus obliqua petiolaris (Benth.) Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus platypoda leichhardtii (Miq.) R.J.F.Hend. [unknown]
  • Ficus platypoda mollis Benth. [unknown]
  • Ficus platypoda petiolaris Benth. [unknown]
  • Ficus platypoda subacuminata Benth. [unknown]
  • Ficus rubiginosa glabrescens F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Ficus rubiginosa glabrescens (F.M.Bailey) D.J.Dixon [unknown]
  • Ficus rubiginosa lucida Maiden [unknown]
  • Ficus shirleyana Domin [unknown]
  • Urostigma leichhardtii Miq. [unknown]

Description

Ficus rubiginosa (also called Rusty Fig, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen, woody-stemmed, climbing shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has glossy, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. Ficus rubiginosa is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus rubiginosa is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, and its leaves are used for fodder for livestock. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ficus rubiginosa flower is small and yellowish-green. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus rubiginosa 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 a healthy, mature plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Ficus rubiginosa

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

Ficus rubiginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus rubiginosa?

Ficus rubiginosa

What is the common name of Ficus rubiginosa?

Rusty Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus rubiginosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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-2812107: Based on the initial data import
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.