Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sansibarica
ID:
690858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 171 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690191

Common Names

  • Ficus sansibarica
  • Sansibarica Fig
  • Zanzibar Fig

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Description

Ficus sansibarica (also called Sansibar 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 sansibarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. The leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties. The wood is used to make furniture and other items.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ficus sansibarica sub. macrosperma (Mildbr. & Burret) C.C.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus sansibarica 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 sansibarica 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 sansibarica

Ficus sansibarica can be found in the tropical rainforests of East Africa.

Ficus sansibarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus sansibarica?

Ficus sansibarica

What is the common name of Ficus sansibarica?

Fig Tree

What is the natural habitat of Ficus sansibarica?

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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