Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trigona
ID:
691361

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 441 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690694

Common Names

  • Ficus Trigona
  • Trigona Fig
  • Trigona Rubber Plant

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Synonyms

  • Oluntos trigona Raf. [unknown]
  • Urostigma trigonum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma costatum Rusby [unknown]
  • Urostigma fagifolium Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma euomphalum Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus ajajuensis Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus alvareziana Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus coombsii Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus cotoneaster Warb. ex Ule [unknown]
  • Ficus euomphala Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus fagifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus fanshawei Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus juruensis Warb. ex Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus llanensis Dugand [unknown]
  • Ficus llewelynii Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus plicato-ostiolata Pittier [unknown]
  • Ficus regularis Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus vulpina Benoist [unknown]
  • Ficus weberbaueri Standl. [unknown]
  • Ficus wuiana Rossberg [unknown]

Description

Ficus trigona (also called Triangle Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It typically grows up to 10-15 meters tall and has a broad, spreading canopy. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in dry, deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus trigona 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 trigona 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 trigona 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 trigona

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

Ficus trigona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus trigona?

Ficus trigona

Where is Ficus trigona native to?

India

What is the growth habit of Ficus trigona?

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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