Ficus enormis

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Ficus enormis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus
Species:
F. enormis
Binomial name
Ficus enormis
(Miq.) Miq.
Synonyms[2]
  • Ficus mexiae Standl.
  • Urostigma clusiifolium var. acutiusculum Miq.
  • Urostigma enorme Miq.

Ficus enormis is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae, native to Brazil.[2] An evergreen fig tree reaching 14 m (46 ft), it is an epiphyte (especially on palms) and lithophyte that can handle dense shade to full sun.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group. (2019). "Ficus enormis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T149186677A149204196. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T149186677A149204196.en. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Ficus enormis (Miq.) Miq". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  3. ^ Fern, Ken (20 July 2022). "Useful Tropical Plants – Ficus enormis Mart. ex Miq. Moraceae". tropical.theferns.info. Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 27 July 2023.