Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinociliata
ID:
691001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.K.Zhou & M.G.Gilbert

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 5: 57 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690334

Common Names

  • Ficus sinociliata
  • Sinociliata Fig
  • Fiddle-Leaf Fig

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Synonyms

  • Ficus ciliata S.S.Chang [unknown]

Description

Ficus sinociliata (also called Chinese 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 sinociliata 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 sinociliata has small, white flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus sinociliata 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 sinociliata

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

Ficus sinociliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus sinociliata?

Ficus sinociliata

Where is Ficus sinociliata found?

Ficus sinociliata is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

What type of environment does Ficus sinociliata prefer?

Ficus sinociliata prefers warm, humid climates and moist soil.

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-2812317: Based on the initial data import
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.
Zhe Kun Zhou (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.K.Zhou' in the authors string.