Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triloba
ID:
691365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex Voigt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. : 284 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690698

Common Names

  • Ficus Triloba
  • Triloba Fig
  • Triloba Rubber Plant

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Synonyms

  • Ficus cordata Ridl. [unknown]
  • Ficus esquiroliana H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Ficus hirsuta Roxb. [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta malayana Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta roxburghiana A.M.Cowan & Cowan [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta roxburghii (King) C.C.Berg [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta squamosa Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus laus-esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Ficus neoesquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Ficus roxburghii Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus hirta triloba (Buch.-Ham. ex Voigt) L.B.Chaudhary [unknown]
  • Ficus simplicissima roxburghii (King) Hong Qing Li & J.Lu [unknown]

Description

Ficus triloba (also called Three-lobed Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. It can reach up to 20 m in height, and its leaves are broadly ovate, with three distinct lobes. Its fruits are yellowish-green, and its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus triloba has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus triloba 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 triloba

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

Ficus triloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus triloba?

Ficus triloba

Where is Ficus triloba native to?

India

What is the growth habit of Ficus triloba?

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

Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
Joachim Otto Voigt (1798-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voigt' in the authors string.