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. Plants profile for ficus citrifolia wild banyantree. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Ficus brevifolia nutt ficus caribaea jacq ficus catesbaei steud ficus eximia cubensis miq ficus eximia paraguariensis hassl ficus foveata pittier. Although lopez is often an original source, the tabulation of robles is the easiest to follow 2011. It is distinguished from the closely related florida strangler fig ficus aurea mainly by the finer veining in the leaves. This page was last edited on 5 september 2014, at 12. Ficus foveata pittier ficus foveolata pittier ex tamayo ficus gentlei lundell ficus gigantea kunth ficus guanarensis. Ficus microcarpa, ficus nitida, ficus retusa family. The bole can be 75cm in diameter the plant often begins life as an epiphyte, growing in the branch of another tree. Abundance and population profile of helicostyla daphnis stylommatophora. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year.
Ficus proves itself a versatile and tough houseplant. Flores environmental studies program, sciences cluster, university of the philippines cebu, gorordo ave. In their native habitats, the ficus is often seen as a landscape tree with hanging and buttressed roots and a magnificent crown. Ficus citrifolia grows as a large tree to 15 meters in height, a trunk to 50 cm in diameter. Youll find a form to suit your needs among growth habits ranging from creeping vine to giant tree.
Longitudinal sections of galls induced by idarnes and normal seeds of ficus citrifolia at early stages of development. Insects associated with syconia of ficus citrifolia. Caprificus gigantea kunth gasp ficus antimanensis pittier. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semiwarm temperate zone. Bradybaenidae, an endemic snail of cebu, philippines mary joyce l. Insects associated with syconia of ficus citrifolia in central brazil. It attains a height of 40 to 50 feet and has a broad crown. The shortleaf fig is considered to be semideciduous in that there are up to three flowering and. The inflorescence, or syconium, has characteristics that form a microenvironment in which interactions occur between fig trees and invertebrates.
The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants. Ficus maxima is a fig tree which is native to mexico, central america, the caribbean and south america south to paraguay. Ficus citrifolia wild banyantree ficus copiosa plentiful fig. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. The plants are native primarily to tropical areas of east asia. Media in category ficus citrifolia the following 15 files are in this category, out of 15 total. Ficus also offer a variety of textures, so theres one for practically everyones personal style. And even though this cousin of the edible fig is a tropical plant, it survives in a wide variety of conditions.
Ficus citrifolia in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Fig trees present a diverse interaction with different groups of organisms. Ficus citrifolia moraceae marie selby botanical gardens. For more information, read the introduction to the atlas of united states trees vol. For more multimedia, look at ficus citrifolia on wikimedia commons. 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. Ficus maxima is a small to mediumsized tree, growing from 7 25 metres tall369. These are easy to grow houseplants and offer a lot of variety, from low groundcover types to tall trees. Phenological patterns of ficus citrifolia moraceae in a. Map of this is a map showing the distribution of the ficus citrifolia or shortleaf fig in florida. Please note that this is a trial program and may end. Many are tall forest trees that are buttressed by great spreading roots. The specific epithet maxima was coined by scottish botanist philip miller in 1768. Viable seeds of strangler figs present a gelatinous coating resistant to gut passage, contrasting with parasitized seeds which are.
Pdf ficus bengalensis or banyan tree is a perennial plant, which belongs to the mulberry family moraceae. However, seasonality in both fig and leaf production has been noted in almost all published phenological studies. 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. The plants database includes the following 35 species of ficus. Pdf banyan treethe sacred medicinal tree with potential. It is quite finicky, so be prepared for some specific care requirements. There are also lists in the phd dissertation of maya 2011. Hawaii and florida are both home to many beautiful and large, nonnative banyan trees, some of which have become invasive in both states. Host associations of the strangler fig ficus watkinsiana.
The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Yearround flowering is widely reported in fig trees and is necessary for the survival of their shortliving, specialized agaonid pollinators. In one study over 60 nonnative ficus species were documented to have naturalized, including, ficus altissima blume, ficus benghalensis l. Ficus, genus of about 900 species of trees, shrubs, and vines in the family moraceae, many of which are commonly known as figs. Palm tree susceptibility to hemiepiphytic parasitism by ficus.
T here is the potential for two other ficus species to natur alize ficus benjamina l. Ficus microcarpa, ficus nitida, ficus retusa, chinese. Provided by smithsonian institution, department of botany. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The famous bodhi tree under which buddha achieved enlightenment was a ficus religiosa. Florida, mexico, caribbean, central america south to paraguay. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. Smithsonian tropical research instituteficus citrifolia. Tree, to 12 20 m tall, originally epiphytic,usually rather short and. Abundance and population profile of helicostyla daphnis. Millers name was applied to this species in the flora of jamaica, but it was later determined that millers description was actually of the species now. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
Scientific name common name uses ficus calyculata miller listed in dissertation of lopez as one of many sources of bark paper. 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. Pdf insects associated with syconia of ficus citrifolia. 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. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. We have addressed the following questions in the present study. Evergreen tree to 15 m 50 ft or more in height, with a rounded dense crown.
Aerial roots occasionally form from the branches but rarely become secondary trunks. Differential ingestion of fig seeds by a neotropical bat. The leaves are arranged alternately, to 15 cm in length, ovate to elliptic with an entire margin, an acuminate leaf apex and often. Weeping ficus is perhaps the most popular indoor tree. Ficus also called figs are among the most popular indoor plants, and for good reason. Fldescription tree has grown a lot since it was last measured in 1993. Ficus microcarpa ufifas center for aquatic and invasive. Shortleaf fig is an attractive, tall, upright tree with whitishgray bark. Its glossy leaves grow in a variety of colors and patterns. The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In the home, the ficus is a beautiful specimen plant that can provide many years of lush foliage. Insects associated with syconia of ficus citrifolia moraceae in central brazil. Abstract the distribution of epiphytic organisms is limited by the availability of, and dispersal to suitable hosts. Leon levy native plant preserve plant listings ficus.
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