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Fiddle Leaf Fig
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Ficus lyrata

Fiddle Leaf FigTree

Ficus lyrata, commonly known as the fiddle-leaf fig, banjo fig, fiddle-leaved fig tree, lyre leaf fig tree, or lyre-leaved fig tree, is a species of plant in the mulberry and fig family Moraceae. It is native to western Africa, but is cultivated around the world as an ornamental plant. It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus
NativeAfrica
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Ficus lyrata.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderRosales
FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus
SpeciesF. lyrata
Binomial NameFicus lyrata
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameFiddle Leaf Fig
Life FormTree
Growth HabitTree

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderRosales
FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.