Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurifolia
ID:
689691

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 495 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689024

Common Names

  • Ficus laurifolia
  • Laurifolia Fig
  • Laurifolia Banyan

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Synonyms

  • Rephesis ovata Raf. [unknown]
  • Urostigma princeps Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma kunthii Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma laurifolium Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma ovatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Urostigma bibracteatum Regel [unknown]
  • Urostigma rhododendrifolium Gasp. [unknown]
  • Ficus africana Hort.Berol. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus asymmetrica Hutch. [unknown]
  • Ficus bibracteata hort. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus brachypoda Hutch. [unknown]
  • Ficus buchneri Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus johnstonii Stapf [unknown]
  • Ficus kunthii Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus martinicensis Willd. [unknown]
  • Ficus megaphylla Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus octomelifolia Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus ovata Vahl [unknown]
  • Ficus pergamenea Galeotti ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus princeps Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus pseudoelastica Welw. ex Hiern [illegitimate]
  • Ficus rhododendrifolia Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus sapinii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ficus spectabilis Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus tuberculosa elliptica Hiern [unknown]
  • Ficus vohsenii Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus ovata octomelifolia (Warb.) Mildbr. & Burret [unknown]
  • Ficus megaphylla glabra Warb. [unknown]

Description

Ficus laurifolia (also called Laurel-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, ovate-shaped leaves and small yellow-green flowers. It produces small, yellow-green figs.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus lauretana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficus lauretana has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus laurifolia is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Ficus laurifolia

Ficus laurifolia 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 laurifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus laurifolia?

Ficus laurifolia

What are the common names of Ficus laurifolia?

African fig, African rubber tree, and African rubber plant

What is the natural habitat of Ficus laurifolia?

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,

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