Ficus trigona | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Moraceae |
Genus: | Ficus |
Species: | F. trigona
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Binomial name | |
Ficus trigona L.f.
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Synonyms | |
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Ficus trigona is a species of tree in the family Moraceae. It is native to South America.[1]
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Characteristics
Ficus trigona typically starts life as an epiphyte on another tree. Eventually the plant will send roots to the ground in order to seek more nutrients, however, these roots may completely encircle and constrict the host tree reducing the tree's ability to grow. This in addition to the vigorous growth of the Ficus trigona may lead to the plant outcompeteing and killing the host tree.
At maturity the tree can grow up to 35 metres tall, with a trunk width of up to 75 cm. It is usually found in or near swamps, on the sides of rivers, or on coastal plains.
The tree is sometimes sought for use as medicine, but seldom has any other use.[2]
References
- ^ Grandtner, M. M.; Chevrette, Julien (2013). Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press. p. 257. ISBN 9780123969545.
- ^ Fern, Ken. "Ficus trigona". Useful Tropical Plants. Retrieved 29 January 2020.