Ficus is a genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes and hemiepiphytes in the family moraceae. Common names in australia include white fig, sour fig, deciduous fig and banyan. In maharashtra it is called as ambapayar fig tree with leaves like mango leaves. The lumholtzs treekangaroo, possums, flying foxes and the gliders are all represented. This list is not exhaustive and there are other tree species which will. India, southeast asia, malaysia and northern australia habit. Flora malesiana series i seed plants volume 17part 2. Vtg status report on given tce veteran white fig tree this report is being provided to the ownermanager of the tree in question by cassian humphreys on behalf of the veteran tree group australia to provide arboricultural treatment advice online with world best practice for the management of veteran trees. And even though this cousin of the edible fig is a tropical plant, it survives in a wide variety of conditions. Environmental and social impact assessment english. This document is pdmgv314, one of a series of the plant pathology department, florida cooperative extension service, institute of food and. Optimization of extraction of phenolics from leaves of. Its syconia are edible, and the new foliage can also be eaten as a.
An ficus virens in uska species han magnoliopsida nga ginhulagway ni william townsend aiton. Checklist of ficus in asia and australasia with keys to identification. Vtg status report on given tce veteran white fig tree. Simple alternate simple, alternate, entire, ovate to elliptic or ovatelanceolate, 819 x 3. Media in category ficus virensthe following 110 files are in this category, out of 110 total. The generic name, ficus is a latin name for figs and the specific epithet, benghalensis is named after the place of its origin, bengal.
Fig species are characterized by their unique inflorescence and distinctive pollination syndrome, which uses wasp species belonging to the family agaonidae. Lee et al ficus virens in singapore 224 ficus virens can fruit twice a year corlett, 2006. Pdf ficus virens is a nationally critically endangered species in singapore, with most of its individuals found in urban areas. Ficus virens aiton is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus ficus family moraceae. Pdf toxicological studies of ficus virens in wistar. Agroclimatic zones and native species for each zone in india disclamer. Ficus virens is a deciduous tree with a spreading crown.
Ficus subsection urostigma as currently circumscribed contains 27. They ripen from white to pink to purple to black, and are either stalkless or borne on a stalk of up to. Diplogastridae, from ficus virens moraceae in australia. Ficus virens is a plant of the genus ficus found in india, southeast asia, through malaysia and into northern australia.
Leaf drop and main care tips on how to grow at home banyan tree peepal tree duration. It grows alongside the related white fig in the northern part of its range. Ficus virens white fig coming flindersia australe crows ash flindersia schottiana bumpy ash flindersia xanthoxyla yellowwood grevillea robusta silky oak harpullia hillii bluntleaved tulip harpullia pendula tulipwood hymenosporum flavum native frangipani jagera pseudorhus foambark litsea leefeana brown bollygum. Leaves polymorphic with the midrib forked or simple and penninerved, black glands present in forks or axils of nerves beneath. Ficus virens white fig the thick truck can be singular or made up of many fused aerial roots.
Ficus is a pantropical genus of trees, shrubs, and vines occupying a wide variety of ecological niches. Habit white fig is a large tree capable of reaching heights in excess of 20m and up to 30m tall often with a broad canopy, wider than tall, with a trunk diameter exceeding 1. The electronic version of this article in portable document format pdf in a work with an. Agroclimatic zones and native species for each zone in india. A new classification of ficus subsection urostigma moraceae. Ficus virens is a plant of the genus ficus found in india, southeast asia, through malaysia and. Ficus, genus of about 900 species of trees, shrubs, and vines in the family moraceae, many of which are commonly known as figs. A new classification of ficus subsection urostigma. Pdf toxicological studies of ficus virens in wistar albino rats. Aphelenchoididae and parasitodiplogaster australis sp. Thus, this study was intended to isolate and identify the bioactive compounds from methanolic extract of ficus virens bark fvbm and to evaluate their antioxidant, hmgcoa reductase inhibitory and. Pdf a phytochemical investigation of ficus virens leaves led to isolation of six flavonoids 16.
Leaves oblong elliptic to ovate or lanceolate, mostly 520 cm long, 2. Habit white fig is a large tree capable of reaching heights in excess of 20m and up to 30m tall often with a broad canopy, wider than tall, with a. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Ficus virens white fig in spring the fruit is green and turns white as it ripens.
Mar 04, 2015 ficus virens ait fv moraceae has been known traditionally for its medicinal properties, which include its use in the treatment of blood diseases, uterus, burning sensation, hallucination, and unconsciousness. Moraceae medium to large tree with buttressed trunk. Journal of plant science research article abstract. This is ficus virens, most planted species in delhi. A population must exceed a critical minimum size to ensure that at any time of the year at least some plants have overlap of emmission and reception of fig wasps. The ficus virens white fig is mediumsized to large tree, a strangler in lowland subtropical rainforest from the clarence in nsw to northern qld.
Its glossy leaves grow in a variety of colors and patterns. They differ with narrower leaves, almost lanceolate in shape. One of the most famous specimens of this tree is the curtain fig tree of the atherton tableland, near cairns, a. The current perspective for the search of 3hydroxy3methylglutarylcoenzyme a hmgcoa reductase inhibitor has been shifted towards a natural agent also having antioxidant property. The species of subsection urostigma are very variable in morphological characters and exhibit a wide range of often partly. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about ficus species, grey fig, white fig ficus virens supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. Ficus is a genus of about under the family moraceae, containing approximately 750 species of fig trees, 150 shrubs and vines native throughout the. Fruiting ficus virens trees in parks may improve frugivore biodiversity but.
Youll find a form to suit your needs among growth habits ranging from creeping vine to giant tree. Ficus abutilifolia largeleaved rock fig, rock wild fig ficus altissima council tree ficus aspera variegated clown fig, mosaic fig ficus auriculata, ficus roxburghii elephant ear fig tree, giant indian fig ficus bengalensis, ficus indica banyan tree. Ficus is a genus of about under the family moraceae, containing approximately 750 species of fig trees, 150 shrubs and vines native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the warm temperate zone. Red balete in the philippines, lipstick ficus in india and white fig in australia. Ficus virens white fig the fruit have a red spot indicating the entrance to the fruit for the fertilising wasp. Ficus virens, red balete, lipstick ficus, white fig. All the nativenaturalised species of flora for each agroclimatic zoneselect citties of india, defined in this document is prepared from secondary sources. Many are tall forest trees that are buttressed by great spreading roots. Ficus virens, moraceae, singapore introduction ficus virens aiton belongs to the subgenus urostigma, section urostigma, and subsection urostigma. A very large, evergreen tree grows up to 20 m tall with spreading branches and many pillarlike aerial, prop roots. A large example can be seen north of murwillumbah beside the old pacific highway, not far from the state. Cassowaries have also been included for those that are fortunate enough to have them wandering about your. Ficus proves itself a versatile and tough houseplant.
Bioactivity guided fractionation and hypolipidemic. A medium to very large strangler very widespread in lowland forests but most likely to be found in coastal districts. Ficus virens fruiting at maliau, sabah the figs of borneo. The present paper deals with species of genus ficus l. Ficus virens is a nationally critically endangered species in singapore, with most of its individuals found in urban areas.
Group g 49 group g tree or shrub, no prickles, leaves simple, 2 mm wide, venation not. The genus includes one species, ficus carica known as common fig that produces fruits commercially known as fig. The plant often begins life as an epiphyte, growing in the branch of another tree. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semiwarm temperate zone. Optimization of extraction of phenolics from leaves of ficus. Fruiting ficus virens trees in parks may improve frugivore biodiversity but cultivation along roadsides may not be as well received owing to its periodic leafing resulting in much leaf litter. In order to support a population of its pollinator, individuals of a ficus spp. This plant is also known to possess significant amount of phenolic compounds and a potent antioxidant activity 18,19. Green referring to the fact that the leaves tend to dry green. Ficus virens ait fv moraceae has been known traditionally for its medicinal properties, which include its use in the treatment of blood diseases, uterus, burning sensation, hallucination, and unconsciousness. The wasp larvae feed on shortstyled female flowers or, in the male figs of the dioecious species, on specialized gall sterile female flowers. Group g 49 group g tree or shrub, no prickles, leaves simple, 2 mm wide, venation not parallel or obscure, leaves with sap exudate nb species names preceded by and underlined are declared class b weeds under the. Meaning, importance and medicinal value family moraceae. Heres a set of native food plant lists to reference.
Ficus virens 1 shows some morphological differences with f. Ficus virens has many uses and can be actively propagated through stem cuttings to increase its numbers and distribution in singapore. Pdf antiviral and antioxidant activities of flavonoids of ficus virens. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. The electronic version of this article in portable document format pdf in a. Thus, this study was intended to isolate and identify the bioactive compounds from methanolic extract of ficus virens bark fvbm and to evaluate their antioxidant, hmgcoa. The plants are native primarily to tropical areas of east asia.
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