Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Berg
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Blumea 49: 181 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690267
Common Names
- Ficus scopulifera
- Scopulifera Fig
- Fiddle-Leaf Fig
Description
Ficus scopulifera (also called Rock Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It typically grows up to 10-15 meters tall and has a broad, spreading canopy. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in dry, deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus scopulifera 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 scopulifera 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ficus scopulifera 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 scopulifera
Ficus scopulifera can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ficus scopulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus scopulifera?
Ficus scopulifera
What is the common name of Ficus scopulifera?
Scopuliferous Fig
What is the natural habitat of Ficus scopulifera?
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,