Ficus also called figs are among the most popular indoor plants, and for good reason. Ficus microcarpa, ficus nitida, ficus retusa, chinese. Background this feis document provides maps of the ranges of tree species in north america. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Ficus citrifolia moraceae marie selby botanical gardens. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semiwarm temperate zone. Avoid using soils for roses or azaleas, since these are more acidic potting soils. Ficus cotinifolia is a tree with a broad, spreading crown comprised of a few large branches.
Weeping ficus is perhaps the most popular indoor tree. Ficus citrifolia in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. In the home, the ficus is a beautiful specimen plant that can provide many years of lush foliage. Filicium decipiens 3, 7, 15, 25, 45, 65, 100 gallon 109. Cold drafts from windows or doors will harm them, so make sure to place them somewhere where drafts will not be an issue.
The pollinator wasp has been introduced to a number of places where the tree is cultivated, including hawaii, allowing this species to spread beyond initial plantings. It is distinguished from the closely related florida strangler fig ficus aurea mainly by the finer veining in the leaves. Residents of sarasota can see examples of both species growing wild, especially on our nearby barrier islands, and all are welcome to come view ours. It is quite finicky, so be prepared for some specific care requirements. In their native habitats, the ficus is often seen as a landscape tree with hanging and buttressed roots and a magnificent crown. In an ongoing effort to be fiscally responsible, the southern research station srs will no longer produce and distribute hard copies of our publications. Figs are a major component of the diets of more species of animals than any other tropical perennial fruit. Palm tree susceptibility to hemiepiphytic parasitism by ficus. Ficus citrifolia grows as a large tree to 15 meters in height, a trunk to 50 cm in diameter. How to care for a ficus nerifolia home guides sf gate. Ficus, genus of about 900 species of trees, shrubs, and vines in the family moraceae, many of which are commonly known as figs. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Ficus also offer a variety of textures, so theres one for practically everyones personal style. It attains a height of 40 to 50 feet and has a broad crown. They were compiled mostly by little see references below and digitized by thompson et al. The bonsai tree has beautiful lush trunk that leads up into an abundant canopy of elongated green leaves, while the loveliness of it is also. Anthropic perturbation and forest structure were of little weight in the models. In vitro cytotoxicity of lignans isolated from ficus citrifolia p. These are easy to grow houseplants and offer a lot of variety, from low groundcover types to tall trees. To reconstruct the biogeographical history and diversification of ficus in the.
For more information, read the introduction to the atlas of united states trees vol. And even though this cousin of the edible fig is a tropical plant, it survives in a wide variety of conditions. We observed the capuchins eating the fruits of 117 plant species including eight different fig species. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Phenological patterns of ficus citrifolia moraceae in a seasonal. Ficus carica is a gyn odioec ious species, havi ng two distin ct forms of trees. For more multimedia, look at ficus citrifolia on wikimedia commons. The plants database includes the following 35 species of ficus. The leaves are arranged alternately, to 15 cm in length, ovate to elliptic with an entire margin, an acuminate leaf apex and often. Ficus citrifolia wild banyantree ficus copiosa plentiful fig.
In one study over 60 nonnative ficus species were documented to have naturalized, including, ficus altissima blume, ficus benghalensis l. Pdf insects associated with syconia of ficus citrifolia. Highlights we correlated environmental variables with the density and diversity of fig trees. Florida, mexico, caribbean, central america south to paraguay. Caprificus gigantea kunth gasp ficus antimanensis pittier. Ficus trees also cannot tolerate low temperatures or drafts. We used a largescale design 500,000 ha in seasonal forest fragments in brazil. Youll find a form to suit your needs among growth habits ranging from creeping vine to giant tree. We concluded fig trees are resilient to fragmented. Tree, to 12 20 m tall, originally epiphytic,usually rather short and. Redescription and immature stages of ficiomyia perarticulata. Pdf banyan treethe sacred medicinal tree with potential. Ficus citrifolia is an evergreen shrub, or more commonly a tree with a spreading crown. Ficus citrifolia, shortleaf fig edis university of.
Ficus proves itself a versatile and tough houseplant. Provided by smithsonian institution, department of botany. This page was last edited on 5 september 2014, at 12. A single undescribed species of eukoebelea represented 85% of all parasitic, or nonpollinating, fig wasps and had a significant negative effect on both seeds and pollinators table 1 and fig. Hawaii and florida are both home to many beautiful and large, nonnative banyan trees, some of which have become invasive in both states. Creeping fig ficus plants are climbing plants which are very easy to care and maintain. Description tree has grown a lot since it was last measured in 1993. Ficus brevifolia nutt ficus caribaea jacq ficus catesbaei steud ficus eximia cubensis miq ficus eximia paraguariensis hassl ficus foveata pittier. Ficus citrifolia, also known as the shortleaf fig, giant bearded fig, wild banyantree and wimba tree, is a species of banyan native to southern florida, the caribbean, mexico, central america, and northern south america south to paraguay. Density and diversity of fig trees were better explained by the water availability. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Ficus nerifolia, also known as the willow leaf ficus or willow leaf fig, is an attractive variety of ficus prized by bonsai growers for its small and narrow. Ficus citrifolia, also known as the shortleaf fig, giant bearded fig, jaguey, wild banyantree and. Ficus plants are one of the most popular foliage plants suitable for growing as ornamental house plants. Ficus microcarpa, ficus nitida, ficus retusa, chinese banyan. The species name, citrifolia, a combination of the latin prefix citri. Bonsai tree ficus bonsai trees ficus nerifolia bonsai. Pdf ficus bengalensis or banyan tree is a perennial plant, which belongs to the mulberry family moraceae.
Its glossy leaves grow in a variety of colors and patterns. The shortleaf fig is considered to be semideciduous in that there are up to three flowering and. Yearround flowering is widely reported in fig trees and is necessary for the survival of their shortliving, specialized agaonid pollinators. Download phylogenetic trees in newick nwk file 5kb. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria.
Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Pinanga coronata 3, 10, 30, 35, 40, 45, 60, gallon pots 49. Media in category ficus citrifolia the following 15 files are in this category, out of 15 total. A couple of weeks ago i accompanied hacienda guests as they visited.
Ficus foveata pittier ficus foveolata pittier ex tamayo ficus gentlei lundell ficus gigantea kunth ficus guanarensis. Detecting the elusive cost of parasites on fig seed production. Ficus nerifolia bonsai 4747 custom handmade seaside colored pot with a sheeny texture by miami tropical bonsai. This study aimed to assess the effect of nonpollinating wasps over the mutualistic relation between ficus citrifolia moraceae and its pollinator pegoscapus tonduzi grandi, 1919 hymenoptera. The famous bodhi tree under which buddha achieved enlightenment was a ficus religiosa. Pdf phenological patterns of ficus citrifolia moraceae in a. Ficus citrifolia is considered a tropical keystone species. Water the ficus evenly throughout the summer and reduce watering in the winter. Fig trees have a unique form of fertilization, each species relying on a single, highly specialized species of wasp that is itself. Aerial roots occasionally form from the branches but rarely become secondary trunks. Ficus citrifolia grows in dry broadleaf evergreen formation forestswoodlands and shrublands in open areas, rocky flats. Component plus residual plots of the maximal models. Number of ficus citrifolia trees mo 1 initiating crops.
T here is the potential for two other ficus species to natur alize ficus benjamina l. One of the most tropical sights that florida has to offer is that of a banyan, the common name for ficus trees which produce aerial roots. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Small leaves and and wiry like stems will creep anywhere you allow them to. Sep 17, 20 ficus citrifolia, which has smaller leaves and finer leaf venation, has red fruits when ripe that are borne on slender stalks. The plants are native primarily to tropical areas of east asia. Shortleaf fig is an attractive, tall, upright tree with whitishgray bark. Smithsonian tropical research instituteficus citrifolia. Map of this is a map showing the distribution of the ficus citrifolia or shortleaf fig in florida. Ficus citrifolia 3, 5, 7, 25, 45, 65,100 gallon 108. Ficus benjamina benjamin fig, benjamin tree ficus binnendijkii, ficus maclellandii longleaf fig ficus capensis, sycomorus capensis broom cluster fig, bush fig, cape fig, fire sticks, kooman, wild fig ficus carica fig tree, brevo ficus citrifolia shortleaf fig, florida banyan, giant bearded fig, wild banyantree, wimba tree more.
Water availability determines the richness and density of. The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Plants profile for ficus citrifolia wild banyantree. Species the species name, citrifolia, a combination of the latin prefix citri, meaning citronlike, and the latin suffix folia, meaning leaved, describes the trees leaves, which look similar to those of many citrus species. Many are tall forest trees that are buttressed by great spreading roots. Ficus microcarpa, ficus nitida, ficus retusa family.
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