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Ficus carica

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Common names

80 names · 47 languages
EnglishYour language
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Other languages (46)
Dutch
French
  • Figue
  • Figuier[1]
Afrikaans
+2 more namesShow fewer names
Arabic
  • تين شائع[1]
Armenian
Basque
Catalan
Central Kurdish
  • هەنجیری ئاسایی[1]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Croatian
Czech
  • fíkovník smokvoň[1]
Danish
  • Almindelig figen[1]
Estonian
  • harilik viigipuu[1]
Finnish
  • aitoviikuna[1]
Galician
German
  • Echte Feige[1]
Greek
  • Συκιά[1]
Hawaiian
Hebrew
  • פיקוס התאנה[1]
  • תאנה[1]
Hungarian
  • közönséges füge[1]
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
  • 무화과나무[1]
Kurdish
  • Hejîr, هژیر[1]
Lithuanian
  • Skiautėtalapis fikusas[1]
Norwegian
Palauan
  • Uosechelkall[1]
Persian
  • انجیر معمولی[1]
Polish
  • figa pospolita[1]
  • Figowiec Pospolity[1]
Portuguese
Raramuri
Romanian
Russian
  • Инжир[1]
  • Смоковница обыкновенная[1]
Serbian
  • Смоква[1]
Sinhala
  • අත්තික්කා[1]
  • දිඹුල්[1]
Slovak
  • figovník obyčajný[1]
Slovenian
  • navadni smokvovec[1]
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
  • มะเดื่อฝรั่ง[1]
Turkish
Ukrainian
  • Инжир[1]
  • Смоковниця звичайна[1]
  • Смоківниця звичайна[1]
+9 more namesShow fewer names
  • Фигове дерево[1]
  • Фиґа[1]
  • Фиґове дерево[1]
  • Фіга[1]
  • Фігове дерево[1]
  • Фіґа[1]
  • Фіґа звичайна[1]
  • Фіґове дерево[1]
  • Інжир[1]
Zapoteco
  • yaga-yaxo-castilla[1]
Zulu
Sources & name notes (1)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Ficus carica — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • common fig — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Higuera — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • chuna — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • yaga-yaxo-castilla — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • figueira — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • 無花果 — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • fig — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • figuera — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Figuier — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Piku — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • fíkovník smokvoň — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Vijg — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Vijgenboom — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • harilik viigipuu — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • イチジク — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Echte Feige — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • 무화과나무 — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Brevo — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Смоква — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • fiken — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Смоковница обыкновенная — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • 无花果 — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Smokva — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • aitoviikuna — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • تين شائع — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Figowiec Pospolity — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Tin — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Ara — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Fico — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • fikon — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Συκιά — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • අත්තික්කා — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • දිඹුල් — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Almindelig figen — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • incir — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Adamsvyg — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Pikondo — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Uosechelkall — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Makvy — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Adamsvy — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • edible fig — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • makvyboom — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • makvyeboom — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • vyeboom — results[0].names[44]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • fig tree — results[0].names[45]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Umkhiwane — results[0].names[46]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • navadni smokvovec — results[0].names[47]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Інжир — results[0].names[48]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • มะเดื่อฝรั่ง — results[0].names[49]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Թուզ — results[0].names[50]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • թզենի — results[0].names[51]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Figueira — results[0].names[52]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Obična smokva — results[0].names[53]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Figo — results[0].names[54]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Figo-roxo — results[0].names[55]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • هەنجیری ئاسایی — results[0].names[56]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • انجیر معمولی — results[0].names[57]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Smochin — results[0].names[58]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Инжир — results[0].names[59]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • közönséges füge — results[0].names[60]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Смоківниця звичайна — results[0].names[61]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Смоковниця звичайна — results[0].names[62]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Фіґа звичайна — results[0].names[63]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Фіга — results[0].names[64]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Фіґа — results[0].names[65]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Фиґове дерево — results[0].names[66]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Фіґове дерево — results[0].names[67]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Фігове дерево — results[0].names[68]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Инжир — results[0].names[69]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Фиґа — results[0].names[70]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Фигове дерево — results[0].names[71]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Hejîr, هژیر — results[0].names[72]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • פיקוס התאנה — results[0].names[73]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • 一熟 — results[0].names[74]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • 映日果 — results[0].names[75]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • Skiautėtalapis fikusas — results[0].names[76]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • figovník obyčajný — results[0].names[77]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • תאנה — results[0].names[78]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.
  • figa pospolita — results[0].names[79]; taxon id 60218; Ficus carica.

General information

Scientific name: Ficus carica
Accepted name (Kew): Ficus carica L. View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited Kew taxonomic treatment.

Sources [4] [5]
Botanical family: Moraceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Ficus (WCVP v16).

Sources [4]
Also known as: Fig
Images: Google Images

Plant characteristics

Layer: Fruit tree
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 3.05–9.14 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

Sources [1]
Spread: 3.05–9.14 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

Sources [1]
Growth rate: Fast
Sources [1]
Foliage: Deciduous
Sources [1]
Growth habit: Erect, Multi-stemmed, Rounded, Spreading

Whole-plant habit and form as described by NC State.

Sources [1]

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

USDA zones listed by NC State; winter survival does not establish reliable cropping.

Sources [1]
Soil moisture:
Well-drained, Moist

Moisture and drainage conditions listed by NC State.

Sources [1]
Soil:
High Organic Matter
Sources [1]
pH:
Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Sources [1]
Light:
Full sun, Partial Shade
Sources [1]

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit
Edibility rating:
(4)
Medicinal rating:
(2)
Functions:
None

Description

Ripe figs are eaten fresh, cooked, preserved or dried. In the United Kingdom, a warm, sunny site helps fruit ripen; harvest timing depends on the variety and growing conditions. Fig sap can irritate the skin, especially with sunlight exposure.

Sources [1] [2] [3]

Harvest

Harvest starts: 15/08
Harvest ends: 15/10

Crown

Crown shape: Broad pyramidal
Crown density: Dense crown

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. North Carolina State University Ficus carica — Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
    Supports: DescriptionHeightSpreadGrowth rateFoliageGrowth habitLightSoil moistureSoil textureSoil pHUSDA hardiness
    Relevant sections
    • Description: Description; Whole Plant Traits; Edibility; Poison Symptoms and Toxic Principle, where applicable
    • Height: Dimensions > Height; Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.
    • Spread: Dimensions > Width; Width: 10 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Growth habit: Habit/Form
    • Light: Light
    • Soil moisture: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • USDA hardiness: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

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  2. Royal Horticultural Society How to Grow Figs
    Supports: Description
    Relevant sections
    • Description: Growing guide; choosing varieties, planting, harvesting and storing sections as applicable

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society Ficus carica (F) — RHS Plant Profile
    Supports: Description
    Relevant sections
    • Description: Description; Foliage; Cultivation; Potentially harmful, where applicable

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  4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical familyTaxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1392661; name ID 2809363; Ficus Tourn. ex L.. Family column.
    • Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 798331; name ID 2809827; Ficus carica L..

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  5. Catalogue of Life Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Ficus carica

    Taxonomic data from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 2157833, ID 6HVJJ: Ficus carica L. (accepted).

    Source checked on .