Ficus temburongensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Berg
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Blumea 57: 151 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334506
Common Names
- Ficus temburongensis
- Temburong Ficus
- Temburong Fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ficus temburongensis (also called Temburong Fig, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the island of Borneo. It has small, oblong leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus temburongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficus temburongensis has small, white, fragrant flowers with yellowish-green sepals. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are short and slender with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus temburongensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or vermiculite. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Ficus temburongensis
Ficus temburongensis can be found in Brunei, primarily in Temburong District.
Ficus temburongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus temburongensis?
Ficus temburongensis
What is the common name of Ficus temburongensis?
Temburong Fig
What is the natural habitat of Ficus temburongensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf 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
Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77123848-1: Based on the initial data import