What is another word for ficus?

Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ɪkəs] (IPA)

Ficus is a genus of about 850 species of trees, shrubs, and vines known for their aerial roots and glossy leaves. Common synonyms for ficus include figs, rubber plants, and weeping figs. Many of these plants are popular as houseplants due to their low-maintenance nature and attractive appearance. Different species of ficus can range from small tabletop plants to tall trees that can grow up to 100 feet tall. Ficus can be found in tropical regions around the world and are also important in religious and cultural traditions. Whether you know them as ficus, figs, rubber plants, or weeping figs, these beautiful plants are sure to add color and life to any environment.

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Usage examples for Ficus

It is a robust vine, the trunk sometimes as thick as a man's thigh, climbing to the tops of the highest trees, apparently without preference as to its host, inasmuch as he saw it growing indifferently on ficus, Dipterocarpus, Litsaca, etc.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera
The Sumatran language shows traces of Indian and Arabic influence, and that the early civilisation of the huge island was of Hindu origin is evidenced by innumerable Sanskrit words, and by the fact that the consecrated pipal tree, the "ficus Religiosa" of India, remains to this day the sacred tree of the Batteks.
"Through the Malay Archipelago"
Emily Richings
It was of the kind known as the "nwana" tree, a species of ficus, with large sycamore-shaped leaves that grew thickly over its magnificent head.
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid

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