Ficus lyrata
Fiddle-leaf fig
Ficus lyrata, commonly known as the Fiddle-leaf Fig, is a striking tropical plant celebrated for its large, violin-shaped leaves. Beyond its popularity as a lush indoor ornamental, it holds traditional significance in various cultures. This resilient species thrives with proper light, offering both aesthetic beauty and botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Ficus lyrata
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ficus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ficus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ficus lyrata, is recognized by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called the Geigen-Feige, while in Finnish, it is referred to as lyyraviikunas. In Slovenian, it is known as Lirastolisti fikus, and in Dutch, the name used is Vioolbladplant. Furthermore, in Arabic, the plant is identified as فيكس ليراتا.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | Vioolbladplant | Wikidata |
| ar | فيكس ليراتا | Wikidata |
| sl | Lirastolisti fikus | Wikidata |
| fi | lyyraviikuna | Wikidata |
| de | Geigen-Feige | Wikidata |
| ja | カシワバゴムノキ | Wikidata |
| sv | fiolfikus | Wikidata |
| fa | فیکوس لیراتا | Wikidata |
| ru | Фикус лировидный | Wikidata |
| yue | 琴葉榕 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans both Atlantic islands and the African mainland. Within the Macaronesia region, its presence is documented in the Canary Islands. Its distribution continues into West Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Benin. Furthermore, the species is established in several other West Tropical African nations, including Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the plant's range extends to the country of Guinea, completing its documented spread across these territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ficus lyrata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ficus lyrata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |