Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
689814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 185 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000689147

Common Names

  • Ficus lutea
  • Lutea Ficus
  • Yellow Fig

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Synonyms

  • Urostigma vogelii Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus akaie De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ficus apodocephala Baker [unknown]
  • Ficus arimensis Britton [unknown]
  • Ficus baronii Baker [unknown]
  • Ficus cabrae Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus holstii Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus incognita De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ficus kaba De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ficus lanigera Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus nautarum Baker [unknown]
  • Ficus nekbudu Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus neumanni Cels ex Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Ficus pseudovogelii Cheval. [unknown]
  • Ficus quibeba Welw. ex Ficalho [unknown]
  • Ficus senegalensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus subcalcarata Warb. & Schweinf [unknown]
  • Ficus trichosphaera Baker [unknown]
  • Ficus utilis Sim [unknown]
  • Ficus verrucocarpa Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus vestito-bracteata Warb. [unknown]
  • Ficus vogelii Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus xanthophylla Steud. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus subcalcarata vestitobracteata (Warb.) Mildbr. & Burret [unknown]
  • Ficus vogelii pubicarpa Mildbr. & Burret [unknown]
  • Urostigma luteum Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus neumannii Kunth & Bouché [unknown]
  • Urostigma neumannii (Cels ex K.Koch & C.D.Bouché) Miq. [unknown]

Description

Ficus lutea (also called Yellow Fig, among many other common names) is a species of fig tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen tree with glossy, leathery leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in urban areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ficus lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak, and as a shade tree. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock, and the latex is used to make rubber. The wood is used for fuel and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ficus lutea are small and yellowish-green. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficus lutea is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or air layering. The seeds should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Air layering is done by wrapping a moistened sphagnum moss around a stem and covering it with plastic wrap.

Where to Find Ficus lutea

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

Ficus lutea FAQ

What type of plant is Ficus lutea?

Ficus lutea is a species of fig tree in the family Moraceae.

Where does Ficus lutea grow?

Ficus lutea is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What are the characteristics of Ficus lutea?

Ficus lutea is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-elliptic in shape. The fruits are small, yellow-green, and edible.

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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