Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sabahana
ID:
690829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kochummen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 50: 211 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690162

Common Names

  • Ficus sabahana
  • Sabahana Fig
  • Sabahan Fig

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Description

Ficus sabahana (also called Sabah 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 sabahana is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus sabahana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus sabahana is small and yellow-green in color. Its seed is a small, round, black seed. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus sabahana 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 sabahana

Ficus sabahana is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Ficus sabahana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus sabahana?

Ficus sabahana

What is the common name of Ficus sabahana?

Fig Tree

What is the natural habitat of Ficus sabahana?

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,

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