Ficus retusa
Indian Laurel
Also known as: Ficus retusa var. typica Domin +3 more
- Ficus retusa var. typica Domin
- Perula retusa (L.) Raf.
- Urostigma retusum (L.) Gasp.
- Urostigma truncatum Miq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Moraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Ficus retusa (commonly known as Indian laurel) is a tree within the Moraceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, Jawa, Malaya
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam, Mexico Southwest, Myanmar, Peru, Senegal