Ficus vermifuga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 300 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690816
Common Names
- Ficus vermifuga
- Worm Fig
- Vermifuga Fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ficus vermifuga (also called Worm-repelling 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 vermifuga 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 vermifuga are small and yellow, and the seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ficus vermifuga 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 vermifuga prefers warm temperatures and high humidity.
Where to Find Ficus vermifuga
Ficus vermifuga is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Ficus vermifuga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficus vermifuga?
Ficus vermifuga
What is the common name of Ficus vermifuga?
Worm fig
Where does Ficus vermifuga grow?
Ficus vermifuga is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:853938-1: Based on the initial data import