Description
Ficus variegata (also called Variegated fig, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. 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 1,000 m elevation.
Uses & Benefits
Ficus variegata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, coughs, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ficus variegata are small, yellowish-green and unisexual, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The fruit is a small, yellow-green, pear-shaped fig. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ficus variegata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Ficus variegata prefers warm temperatures and high humidity.
Where to Find Ficus variegata
Ficus variegata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Americas.