Ficus tsiangii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. ex Corner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 18: 25 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690712
Common Names
- Ficus tsiangii
- Tsiangii Fig
- Tsiang Fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ficus tsiangii (also called Tsiang's 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 tsiangii 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 tsiangii has small, yellowish-green flowers, followed by small, yellow-green fruits containing a single seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus tsiangii 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 tsiangii
Ficus tsiangii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ficus tsiangii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus tsiangii?
Ficus tsiangii
What is the natural habitat of Ficus tsiangii?
Tropical rainforests
What type of soil is best for Ficus tsiangii?
Well-draining, acidic soil
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2812667: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Edred John Henry Corner (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corner' in the authors string.