Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 460 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690496
Common Names
- Ficus subulata
- Ficus subulata 'Variegata'
- Ficus subulata 'Variegata Compacta'
Synonyms
- Ficus acuminata Roxb. [unknown]
- Ficus ancolana Miq. [unknown]
- Ficus boiei Zipp. [unknown]
- Ficus confusa Elmer [unknown]
- Ficus dicarpa Blanco [unknown]
- Ficus driveri Elmer [unknown]
- Ficus erythropareia K.Schum. ex Warb. [unknown]
- Ficus iteoides Miq. [unknown]
- Ficus klinkii K.Schum. & Lauterb. [unknown]
- Ficus salicifolia Miq. [unknown]
- Ficus sanhday Gagnep. [unknown]
- Ficus saxatilis Blume [unknown]
- Ficus sikkimensis Miq. [unknown]
- Ficus subulata ancolana (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
- Ficus subulata boiei Miq. [unknown]
- Ficus subulata borneensis Miq. [unknown]
- Ficus subulata diveri (Elmer) Sata [unknown]
- Ficus subulata minima Sata [unknown]
- Ficus subulata ovoidea Sata [unknown]
- Ficus subulata sessilis Sata [unknown]
- Ficus subulata driveri (Elmer) Sata [unknown]
Description
Ficus subulata (also called Subulate Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a large shrub or small tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It has a spreading crown and its bark is smooth and grey. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus subulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficus subulata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The fruits are small, round and yellow-green in color. The seedlings are small, with a single, heart-shaped leaf. The leaves are dark green and glossy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ficus subulata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a mature stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, bright location. Fertilize the plant every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Ficus subulata
Ficus subulata is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ficus subulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus subulata?
Ficus subulata
What type of plant is Ficus subulata?
It is a species of fig tree.
Where is Ficus subulata native to?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China.
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,