Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lapathifolia
ID:
689672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 297 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689005

Common Names

  • Ficus lapathifolia
  • Willow-leaved Fig
  • Willow-leaved Banyan

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma lapathifolium Liebm. [unknown]

Description

Ficus lapathifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Fig, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Australia, and it typically grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests. It is a large shrub or small tree, with large, leathery, lanceolate-shaped leaves and small yellow-green flowers. It produces small, yellow-green figs.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus lapathifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge or a windbreak. The fruit of the plant is edible and can be used in jams, jellies, and juices. The leaves of the plant are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus lapathifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in pairs in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus lapathifolia can be propagated by seed, air layering, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Air layering is done by making a wound in the stem and wrapping it in moist sphagnum moss until roots form. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet and the cutting should be kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ficus lapathifolia

Ficus lapathifolia is native to India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Ficus lapathifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus lapathifolia?

Ficus lapathifolia

What are the common names of Ficus lapathifolia?

African fig, African rubber tree, and African rubber plant

What is the natural habitat of Ficus lapathifolia?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia

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,