Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lawrancei
ID:
689695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 17: 172 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689028

Common Names

  • Ficus lawrancei
  • Lawrance Fig
  • Lawrance Banyan

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Description

Ficus lawrancei (also called Chinese Banyan, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a large evergreen tree growing up to 30 m tall, with a spreading crown and buttressed trunk. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus lawrancei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge and windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficus lawrancei is a small, yellowish-green, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, round, reddish-brown drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus lawrancei 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 lawrancei

Ficus lawrancei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Ficus lawrancei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficus lawrancei?

Ficus lawrancei

What are the common names of Ficus lawrancei?

African fig, African rubber tree, and African rubber plant

What is the natural habitat of Ficus lawrancei?

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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