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Ficus benjamina
Waringin, Beringin
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| Species Name | Ficus benjamina |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Waringin, Beringin |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Large strangling fig with few aerial roots. Crown with drooping branches. Leaves 3-11 cm long, elliptic, and with many secondary nerves. Figs 0.8-1.25 cm across, rounded or ovate, ripening pink, orange-red to cherry red, sessile on leafy twigs.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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Large (>15 m) (1)
Unknown (0)
3. Full Distribution
- Widespread in India and South China throughout Southeast Asia to the Solomon Islands and Northern Australia
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Common as strangling epiphytes on roadside trees
5. Altitude (in meters)
- 400-800 m
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors
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Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (0)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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Data Deficient (0)
Least Concern (1)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Least Concern
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Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
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Unknown (0)
9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
Yes
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No (0)
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10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
Yes
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
Yes
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
Yes
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
Yes
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No (0)
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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High (1)
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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No (1)
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- Inferred from habitat association. Considered a weed in many countries. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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- Occurs in coastal areas. [1]
21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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No (0)
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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No (0)
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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No (0)
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
No
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No (1)
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- There have been several cases of both big and small trees toppling. In many instances, it was due to an imbalance between the shallow root system and the large, dense canopy, which decreases wind resistance. Its weak branch attachments can also lead to limb breakage.
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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No (1)
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Has medicinal uses [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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