Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scobina
ID:
690932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 176 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690265

Common Names

  • Ficus scobina
  • Scobina Fig
  • Fiddle-Leaf Fig

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Description

Ficus scobina (also called Scobin'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 scobina 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

Ficus scobina flowers are small, yellow-green in color and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus scobina can be propagated through stem cuttings or air layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some wind.

Where to Find Ficus scobina

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

Ficus scobina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus scobina?

Ficus scobina

What is the common name of Ficus scobina?

Scobin's Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus scobina?

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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