Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplicissima
ID:
690998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 667 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690331

Common Names

  • Ficus simplicissima
  • Simplicissima Fig
  • Fiddle-Leaf Fig

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Synonyms

  • Necalistis aspera Raf. [unknown]
  • Ficus ochracea (C.C.Berg) C.C.Berg [unknown]
  • Ficus triloba quangtriensis (Gagnep.) C.C.Berg [unknown]
  • Ficus dumosa King [unknown]
  • Ficus hibiscifolia Champ. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta Vahl [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta appressa Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta brevipila Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta dumosa (King) Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta dumosa (King) C.C.Berg [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta hibiscifolia (Champ. ex Benth.) Chun [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta imberbis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta integrifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta ochracea C.C.Berg [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta palmatiloba (Merr.) Chun [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta setosa (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus katsumadai Hayata [unknown]
  • Ficus palmatiloba Merr. [unknown]
  • Ficus porteri H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Ficus quangtriensis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Ficus setacea G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Ficus setifera Steud. [unknown]
  • Ficus setosa Blume [unknown]
  • Ficus setosa Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Ficus tournanensis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Ficus tridactylita Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Ficus simplicissima hirta (Vahl) Migo [unknown]
  • Ficus triloba Buch.-Ham. ex J.O.Voigt [deprecated]

Description

Ficus simplicissima (also called Simple 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 simplicissima 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus simplicissima has small, white flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus simplicissima 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 simplicissima

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

Ficus simplicissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus simplicissima?

Ficus simplicissima

What is the common name of Ficus simplicissima?

Simplicissima Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus simplicissima?

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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