Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turrialbana
ID:
691397

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Burger

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 26: 429 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690730

Common Names

  • Ficus turrialbana
  • Turrialba Fig
  • Turrialbana Fig

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Synonyms

  • Ficus izabalana Lundell [unknown]

Description

Ficus turrialbana (also called Turrialba fig, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to Central America and is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is a large tree, growing up to 30 m tall, with a broad crown and buttressed trunk. It is found in wet forest, from sea level to 1,800 m elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus turrialbana 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 turrialbana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus turrialbana is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 25 meters in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Ficus turrialbana

Ficus turrialbana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ficus turrialbana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus turrialbana?

Ficus turrialbana

What is the natural habitat of Ficus turrialbana?

Tropical rainforests

What type of soil is best for Ficus turrialbana?

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-2812683: Based on the initial data import
William Carl Burger (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Burger' in the authors string.