Ficus microcarpa: Uses (Ethnobotany)
Has been used medicinally in parts of Asia
Plant Profile: Ficus microcarpa
Taxonomy: Ficus microcarpaNames
Chinese Banyan, Curtain Fig, Gajumaru, Indian Laurel, Laurel Fig, Malayan Banyan
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Genus:Ficus
Species:microcarpa
Family:Moraceae
The Chinese Banyan, a species of fig, originates from tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It thrives as a shade tree, making it a popular choice for indoor settings and bonsai cultivation. Although it has traditionally been planted along streets, its aerial roots can cause damage to pavements if not carefully controlled, and it is regarded as an invasive species in various locations worldwide.
Ficus microcarpa Feature Summary
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Tags
#shade tree
#weedy
#tree
#tropical tree
#ornamental tree
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Ficus microcarpa Feature Summary
Attributes
Has been used medicinally in parts of Asia
Woody
Stem Cutting
Fruit
The fruit develops from the same structure the flowers are held in. They start out green and ripen to a reddish shade.
Green
Red/Burgundy
Brown/Copper
< 1 inch
< 1 inch
Flowers
Like other Ficus species, the flower is inverted. The reproductive structures are located within the teardrop shape.
Gold/Yellow
Green
< 1 inch
Whole Plant Traits
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Rounded
Dense
Spreading
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
3 feet-6 feet
12 inches-3 feet
24-60 feet
12-24 feet
6-feet-12 feet
9a
9b
10a
10b
11a
11b
Leaves
Broadleaf Evergreen
Green
Simple
Alternate
Lanceolate
Oblanceolate
Entire
1-3 inches
1-3 inches
Stem
Landscape
Bark
Light Gray
Light Brown
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Ficus microcarpa Attributes
Ficus microcarpa: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Ficus microcarpa: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Ficus microcarpa Fruit
Ficus microcarpa: Fruit Description
The fruit develops from the same structure the flowers are held in. They start out green and ripen to a reddish shade.
Ficus microcarpa: Fruit Color
Brown/Copper
Green
Red/Burgundy
Ficus microcarpa: Fruit Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
> 3 inches
Ficus microcarpa: Fruit Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
> 3 inches
Ficus microcarpa Flowers
Ficus microcarpa: Flower Description
Like other Ficus species, the flower is inverted. The reproductive structures are located within the teardrop shape.
Ficus microcarpa: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
Ficus microcarpa: Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Ficus microcarpa Whole Plant Traits
Ficus microcarpa: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Ficus microcarpa: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Ficus microcarpa: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Ficus microcarpa Cultural Conditions
Ficus microcarpa: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Ficus microcarpa: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Ficus microcarpa: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
10b
11a
11b
9a
9b
Ficus microcarpa Leaves
Ficus microcarpa: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Ficus microcarpa: Leaf Color
Green
Ficus microcarpa: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Ficus microcarpa: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Ficus microcarpa: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Ficus microcarpa: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Ficus microcarpa: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Ficus microcarpa: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Ficus microcarpa: Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Ficus microcarpa Stem
Ficus microcarpa: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Ficus microcarpa Landscape
Ficus microcarpa: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Ficus microcarpa: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Ficus microcarpa: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
Ficus microcarpa Bark
Ficus microcarpa: Bark Color
Light Brown
Light Gray
