Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tremula
ID:
691327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 171 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690660

Common Names

  • Ficus Tremula
  • Tremula Fig
  • Tremula Rubber Plant

Searching for Ficus tremula? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Ficus pulvinata Warb. [unknown]

Description

Ficus tremula (also called Tremulous 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 tremula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, coughs, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ficus tremula sub. kimuenzensis (Warb.) C.C.Berg
Ficus tremula sub. acuta (De Wild.) C.C.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus tremula 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.

Searching for Ficus tremula? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus tremula can be propagated by air layering or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Ficus tremula

Ficus tremula is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.

Ficus tremula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus tremula?

Ficus tremula

Where is Ficus tremula native to?

India

What is the growth habit of Ficus tremula?

It is an evergreen shrub or small tree

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