Introductory tabulation of a sample of ficus species of mesoamerica there are 22 species of ficus for mexico ibarra et al2012. Ficus trees without their leaves are one of the most obvious symptoms of a. New records of ficus moraceae species emphasize the conservation significance of inselbergs in mozambique. Identification and characterization of microsatellite loci in the common fig ficus carica l. The fig species of greatest commercial importance is ficus. On some arthropods associated with ficus species core. Many ficus species are hosts of laccifer lacca kerr, a scale insect that secrets a resinous substance194.
Pdf isolation and identification of fungi associated. Pdf comparative analysis of the oils of three ficus. These are primarily included because names of species rank are synonyms. Ficus bonsai should be given as much light as possible to encourage strong growth. Ficus dewolfii moraceae, a new species from colombia. The role of ficus moraceae in the diet and nutrition of a troop of mexican howler monkeys, alouatta palliata mexicana, released on an island in southern veracruz, mexico volume 18 issue 6 juan carlos seriosilva, victor ricogray, laura. Ficus is one of the largest genus among angiosperms. Traditional classification of ficus based on morphology and preliminary taxonomic implications of the present study. Ficus whitefly singhiella simplex fig whiteflyhosts and damage. Ninetyeight species, three subspecies, 43 varieties, and two forms occur in china.
Pharmaceutical properties of indian species of ficus. Ficus yoponensis is a species of fig tree found in central and south america. Ficus, genus of about 900 species of trees, shrubs, and vines in the family moraceae, many of which are commonly known as figs. The creeping fig ficus pumila grows as a vine and will quickly cover any and all surfaces up to four stories. Feeding may cause yellowing of leaves, defoliation and branch dieback. Ficus whitefly center for invasive species research. Fungal diversity on fallen leaves of ficus in northern. A new exotic whitefly found on ficus species in south florida greg hodges, greg. Many are tall forest trees that are buttressed by great spreading roots. Ficus species, free radicals, polyphenols, flavanoids, antioxidant property. Ethnobotany and potential as anticancer and antiinflammatory agents.
Being a bonsai and fig lover for years, i just got back into bonsai, i have always loved the hobby, i just had a lot going on in my life and just recently got back into it. Moreover, ficus species are versatile sources of bioactive metabolites such as flavonoids. Of the 36 ficus species native to nepal, 21 are indigenously used as food, fodder, fuel wood, vegetable, medicine, etc. The extracts of the four tested ficus species had significant antibacterial activity, but no antifungal activity. Bioactivity of certain egyptian ficus species sciencedirect. Pollinator sharing among species has important implications for ficus species delimitation and the evolutionary history of the mutualism.
This book described in detail the systematics and medicinal uses of 22 species of ficus. Insect herbivory and herbivores of ficus species along a rain forest elevational gradient in papua new. We studied whether functional and phylogenetic diversity of ficus species indicated the effects of spatial variation in filters associated with topography or niche partitioning related to resource use and biotic. Ficus ornamental species list pdf us ficus trees scribd. The genus ficus, collectively known as figs, is a key component of tropical forests and is well known for its ethnobotanical importance. Fruits of some species are edible or used medicinally. The leaves of ficus trees infested with whiteflies begin to turn yellow before the leaves drop, often in large quantities. Of the 36 ficus species native to nepal, 21 are indigenously used as food, fodder, fuel wood.
Ficus species tree list ornamental pdf uk wl1pk23j55lj idocpub. Fig trees are one of the first cultivated trees in the world solomon et al. Comparative analysis of the oils of three ficus species from nigeria article pdf available in journal of essential oil research 205. The results of this preliminary investigation support the. Although agaonid wasp pollinators are known to visit more than one host species in monoecious figs, pollinator sharing has yet to be documented in dioecious figs. The plants are native primarily to tropical areas of east asia. Identification keys and field guides to ficus species.
The role of functional traits and individual variation in. A new species of whitefly has been found infesting these plants. Is a group of lactiferous trees, shrubs, and woody rootclimbing vines that are. Figs, the genus ficus is a book in the crc press series, traditional herbal medicines for modern times, edited by roland hardman. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semiwarm temperate zone. A role of ficus species in the management of diabetes mellitus. A taxonomic revision of the australian ficus species in. In recent decades an increasing number of studies have shown the indigenous knowledge about wild edible ficus species and their culinary or medicinal value. This book really explains a lot about figs and the different species of ficus.
In the present study, the anthelmintic activity of the latex of ficus insipida willd. Web authors simon van noort iziko south african museum and jeanyves rasplus inra, france. Ficus, the genus to which fig trees belong, has over species that occur. Among the genera of seed plants it ranked as the twentyfirst frodin 2004. Introduction ficus, the fig genus, consists of over 800 species and is one of about 40 genera of the mulberryfamily. Ficus is a genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes and. Reconstructing the phylogeny of figs ficus, moraceae to. Florida is the leading state in the united states in the production of. The oil composition of three ficus species moraceae. Identification and characterization of microsatellite loci. Pdf on aug 18, 2019, gunung tilu and others published diversity and distribution of. Moraceae was first published in systema naturae by carolus linnaeus in 1735. Development and characterization of microsatellite markers.
The latex of some species of ficus moraceae has been traditionally used as vermifuge in central and south america. Department of identity and genetic diversity, plant research international, wageningen ur, po box 16, 6700 aa wageningen, the netherlands. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Members of this genus are difficult to distinguish by their flowers, but can be differentiated by habit, whether they are banyans or not, by leaf shape. The genus ficus moraceae includes some 750 species of woody plants occurring in most tropical and subtropical forests throughout the world.
Each ficus species depends upon an intricate symbiosis with a specific species of fig. Cultivar list in the fnga locator 20032004 florida nursery. High populations are able to stunt the growth of young trees. Herbivore damage and herbivore abundances varied significantly with. The plant list includes 2,746 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus ficus. This study provides additional knowledge on the identity of fungal pathogens associated with leaf diseases of ficus species found on the rocky outcrop of amurum forest reserve with a future hope of developing effective control measures to reduce the. The plant list includes a further 822 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus ficus. Ficus species suitable for bonsai the following is a list of commonly used species. Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for two dioecious ficus species monika zavodna. Ficus is a large genus of about 800 tree and shrub species native to the tropics and subtropics that are often cultivated beyond their native range for their fig fruits or as ornamentals. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Insect herbivory and herbivores of ficus species along a.
Ficus ornamental species list pdf us is a group of lactiferous trees, shrubs, and woody rootclimbing vines that are cultivated. Each volume in this series provides academia, health sciences, and the herbal medicines industry with indepth coverage of the herbal remedies for infectious diseases, certain medical conditions, or the plant. Pdf notes on somalian species of ficus moraceae ib. An ethnobotanical study of the less known wild edible figs. Figs and the diversity of tropical rain forests pdf. Specimens of the fig whitefly, singhiella simplex singh hemiptera. The role of ficus moraceae in the diet and nutrition of.
Author links open overlay panel ephraim philip lansky a helena m. Abstract ficus fig species have a wide range of distribution and uses in nepal. Ficus brachypoda is a tree in the family moraceae native to northern australia. Agro montpellier, 2, place viala, 34060 montpellier cedex 1, france.
It grows in coastal and inland forests up to 1500m, from the vicinity of mossel bay in the southern cape to southern mozambique the forms growing on coastal dunes in the northern part of its range are salt tolerant and form low thickets on the margins of woodland. Anthelmintic activity of the latex of ficus species. The role of functional traits and individual variation in the co. Ficus padana wikispecies wikispecies, free species. Ficus fig species have a wide range of distribution and uses in nepal. A few ficus species have atypical growth habits that can help you to identify them. Pdf ficus is a genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes and hemiepiphytes in the family. This page was last edited on 15 december 2019, at 10. It has been accepted that anthelmintic activity is due to a proteolytic fraction called ficin. An account is given on the 39 arthropod species which were found. It is a banyan of the genus ficus which contains around 750 species worldwide in warm climates, including the edible fig ficus carica external links.
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