Ficus setiflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 226 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690304
Common Names
- Ficus setiflorus
- Setiflorus Fig
- Fiddle-Leaf Fig
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- Ficus setiflora adelpha Corner [unknown]
- Ficus setiflora puberula Corner [unknown]
Description
Ficus setiflorus (also called Bristle-Flowered Fig, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 meters tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm in diameter. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus setiflorus 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 setiflorus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus setiflorus 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 setiflorus
Ficus setiflorus can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ficus setiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus setiflorus?
Ficus setiflorus
What is the common name of Ficus setiflorus?
Setiflorous Fig
What is the natural habitat of Ficus setiflorus?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2812289: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.