Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichoclada
ID:
691343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 524 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690676

Common Names

  • Ficus Trichoclada
  • Trichoclada Fig
  • Trichoclada Rubber Plant

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Synonyms

  • Ficus laurus Baill. [unknown]

Description

Ficus trichoclada (also called Trichoclada 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 trichoclada 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 trichoclada 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 trichoclada 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 trichoclada

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

Ficus trichoclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus trichoclada?

Ficus trichoclada

Where is Ficus trichoclada native to?

India

What is the growth habit of Ficus trichoclada?

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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