Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichocarpa
ID:
691334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 448 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690667

Common Names

  • Ficus Trichocarpa
  • Trichocarpa Fig
  • Trichocarpa Rubber Plant

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Synonyms

  • Pogonotrophe bornensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Pogonotrophe phaeopoda Miq. [unknown]
  • Pogonotrophe javana Miq. [unknown]
  • Pogonotrophe piperifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Pogonotrophe pyrrhopoda Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus ahernii Merr. [unknown]
  • Ficus aspera volubilis Blanco [unknown]
  • Ficus filiformis Blume [unknown]
  • Ficus nodulosa Zipp. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus obtusa Hassk. [unknown]
  • Ficus obtusa gedehensis Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Ficus obtusa piperifolia (Miq.) Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Ficus phaeopoda Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus piperifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus piperifolia borneensis (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus platycaula Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus pyrrhopoda Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus tawaensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Ficus trichocarpa borneensis (Miq.) Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus trichocarpa obtusa (Hassk.) Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus trichocarpa piperifolia (Miq.) Corner [unknown]
  • Urostigma trichocarpum Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus trichocarpa trichocarpa [unknown]

Description

Ficus trichocarpa (also called Trichocarp 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 trichocarpa is used for making furniture, baskets, and mats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus trichocarpa is a small, yellowish-green, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, round, reddish-brown drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus trichocarpa 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 9-11.

Where to Find Ficus trichocarpa

Ficus trichocarpa is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ficus trichocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus trichocarpa?

Ficus trichocarpa

Where is Ficus trichocarpa native to?

India

What is the growth habit of Ficus trichocarpa?

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,

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