Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
ficus
ID:
1222087

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(2): 659 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221425



Common Names

  • Ficus Tambourissa
  • Ficus False Sago
  • Ficus Tambourissa


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Description

Tambourissa ficus (also called Ficus tambourissa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to tropical regions of Asia. It grows to a height of 2-3 meters and has large, pinnate leaves with serrated edges. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, red berry.

Uses & Benefits

Tambourissa ficus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tambourissa ficus is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a black and white pattern. The seedlings are small and have a deep green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tambourissa ficus is a low-growing, evergreen, shrub-like plant. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a stem cutting from the plant and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone and place it in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, bright location. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Tambourissa ficus

Tambourissa ficus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Tambourissa ficus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tambourissa ficus?

Tambourissa ficus

What is the common name of Tambourissa ficus?

Ficus Tambourissa

What is the natural habitat of Tambourissa ficus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Tambourissa genus

Tambourissa crassa, Tambourissa cocottensis, Tambourissa tetragona, Tambourissa bathiei, Tambourissa capuronii, Tambourissa decaryana, Tambourissa uapacifolia, Tambourissa trichophylla, Tambourissa thouvenotii, Tambourissa nitida, Tambourissa peltata, Tambourissa humbertii, Tambourissa hildebrandtii, Tambourissa madagascariensis, Tambourissa perrieri, Tambourissa castri-delphini, Tambourissa leptophylla, Tambourissa amplifolia, Tambourissa gracilis, Tambourissa parvifolia, Tambourissa religiosa, Tambourissa purpurea, Tambourissa floricostata, Tambourissa pedicellata, Tambourissa boivinii, Tambourissa comorensis, Tambourissa cordifolia, Tambourissa elliptica, Tambourissa sieberi, Tambourissa tau, Tambourissa masoalensis, Tambourissa nicolliae, Tambourissa dorrii, Tambourissa nosybensis, Tambourissa lastelliana, Tambourissa longicarpa, Tambourissa bosseri, Tambourissa mandrarensis, Tambourissa rakotozafyi, Tambourissa kirkii, Tambourissa quadrifida, Tambourissa paradoxa, Tambourissa beanjadensis, Tambourissa alaticarpa, Tambourissa ficus, Tambourissa moeheliensis, Tambourissa manongarivensis,

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,