Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lawesii
ID:
689694

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 55: 403 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689027

Common Names

  • Ficus lawesii
  • Lawes Fig
  • Lawes Banyan

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Synonyms

  • Ficus adamsii Elmer [unknown]
  • Ficus glaberrima bracteata Corner [unknown]
  • Ficus rigida bracteata (Corner) Bennet [unknown]
  • Ficus villamii Merr. ex Sata [unknown]

Description

Ficus lawesii (also called Lawes' 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 lawrancei 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

The flower of Ficus lawrancei is small and yellow, with a five-lobed calyx. The seed is small and round, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus lawesii 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 lawesii

Ficus lawrancei is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ficus lawesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus lawesii?

Ficus lawesii

What are the common names of Ficus lawesii?

African fig, African rubber tree, and African rubber plant

What is the natural habitat of Ficus lawesii?

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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