Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schwarzii
ID:
690920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koord.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 644 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690253

Common Names

  • Ficus schwarzii
  • Schwarzii Fig
  • Fiddle-Leaf Fig

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Description

Ficus schwarzii (also called Schwarz's Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is a large evergreen tree with a spreading crown, growing up to 30 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is also cultivated as an ornamental tree.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus schwarzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus schwarzii 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 schwarzii can be propagated through stem cuttings or air layering. It can be cultivated in a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Ficus schwarzii

Ficus schwarzii can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Ficus schwarzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus schwarzii?

Ficus schwarzii

What is the common name of Ficus schwarzii?

Schwarz's Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus schwarzii?

Tropical and subtropical 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,

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