Ficus triloba explained

Ficus triloba[1] [2] is an Asian species of fig tree in the family Moraceae. It is dioecious, with male and female flowers produced on separate individuals.[3]

Nomenclature

This species is similar to Ficus simplicissima and synonyms include: F. simplicissima var. roxburghii, F. esquiroliana and F. hirta var. roxburghii; its native range is Sikkim to S. China, Indo-China and Sumatra.[4] Note: the Global Biodiversity Information Facility lists this as a synonym of F. triloba Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.

Notes and References

  1. Voigt JO (1845) In: Hort. Suburb. Calcutt.: 284.
  2. http://www.ipni.org/ipni/idPlantNameSearch.do?id=1004157-1 IPNI (retrieved 8 April 2019)
  3. 10.1016/j.foreco.2011.10.022 . The phenology of dioecious Ficus spp. tree species and its importance for forest restoration projects . 2012 . Kuaraksa . Cherdsak . Elliott . Stephen . Hossaert-Mckey . Martine . Forest Ecology and Management . 265 . 82–93 .
  4. Web site: Plants of the World Online. 8 April 2019.

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