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Ficus obtusifolia

Amate
Also known as: Ficus bonplandiana (Liebm.) Miq. +11 more
  • Ficus bonplandiana (Liebm.) Miq.
  • Ficus chiapensis Lundell
  • Ficus clusiifolia Kunth ex Walp.
  • Ficus floresina Pittier
  • Ficus gardneriana (Miq.) Miq.
  • Ficus involuta (Liebm.) Miq.
  • Ficus mattogrossensis Standl.
  • Ficus pascuorum Pittier
  • Ficus proctor-cooperi Standl.
  • Urostigma bonplandianum Liebm.
  • Urostigma gardnerianum Miq.
  • Urostigma involutum Liebm.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Moraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Found natively in North America and South America, Ficus obtusifolia (commonly known as Amate) is a tree belonging to the Moraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Venezuela

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Myanmar

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