Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elastica
ID:
688883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb. ex Hornem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Hafn. , Suppl.: 7 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688216

Common Names

  • Ficus elastica
  • Elastica Fig
  • Elastica Ficus

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma odoratum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma karet Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma circumscissum Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus clusiifolia Summerh. [unknown]
  • Ficus cordata Hort.Berol. ex Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus elastica belgica L.H.Bailey & E.Z.Bailey [unknown]
  • Ficus elastica benghalensis Blume [unknown]
  • Ficus elastica decora Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Ficus elastica karet (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus elastica minor Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus elastica odorata (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus elastica rubra L.H.Bailey & E.Z.Bailey [unknown]
  • Ficus skytinodermis Summerh. [unknown]
  • Ficus taeda Hort.Berol. ex Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Macrophthalma elastica (Roxb. ex Hornem.) Gasp. [unknown]
  • Urostigma elasticum Miq. [unknown]
  • Visiania elastica Gasp. [unknown]
  • Stilpnophyllum elasticum (Roxb. ex Hornem.) Drury [unknown]

Description

Ficus elastica (also called Rubber Tree, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 15 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimeters. The leaves are ovate to oblong-lanceolate, and measure up to 15 centimeters in length. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus elastica is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus elastica is small and yellowish-green, with a single pistil and five stamens. The seed is a small, hard, round nut, and the seedlings are small, dark green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus elastica is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Plant the seeds in the spring, 1/4 inch deep and 6-8 inches apart. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ficus elastica

Ficus elastica is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ficus elastica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus elastica?

Ficus elastica

What is the common name of Ficus elastica?

Rubber Fig

What is the natural habitat of Ficus elastica?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

Species in the Ficus genus

Ficus bonijesulapensis, Ficus caatingae, Ficus anserina, Ficus bukitrayaensis, Ficus carpentariensis, Ficus cotopaxiensis, Ficus ecuadorensis, Ficus francoae, Ficus lumutana, Ficus malayana, Ficus maximoides, Ficus paoana, Ficus pastasana, Ficus quichuana, Ficus quistocochensis, Ficus ridleyana, Ficus rimacana, Ficus sumacoana, Ficus thailandica, Ficus valaria, Ficus abelii, Ficus abscondita, Ficus abutilifolia, Ficus acamptophylla, Ficus acreana, Ficus aculeata, Ficus adelpha, Ficus adenosperma, Ficus adhatodifolia, Ficus adolphi-friderici, Ficus aequatorialis, Ficus albert-smithii, Ficus albipila, Ficus albomaculata, Ficus allutacea, Ficus alongensis, Ficus altissima, Ficus amadiensis, Ficus amazonica, Ficus americana, Ficus ampana, Ficus ampelos, Ficus amplissima, Ficus amplocarpa, Ficus ampulliformis, Ficus anastomosans, Ficus andamanica, Ficus androchaete, Ficus annulata, Ficus antandronarum,

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2810307: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.