Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virens
ID:
691506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 3: 451 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690839

Common Names

  • Ficus Virens
  • Indian Laurel Fig
  • Virens Fig

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Description

Ficus virens (also called Green 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 virens 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ficus virens var. dispersa Chantaras.
Ficus virens var. matthewii Chantaras.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ficus virens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus virens is a tropical tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and placed in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Ficus virens

Ficus virens is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Ficus virens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus virens?

Ficus virens

What is the common name of Ficus virens?

Green fig

Where does Ficus virens grow?

Ficus virens 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,

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