Mazhar Botanic Garden

Ficus lutea Vahl

Giant-leaved fig Lagos rubber tree

Family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus
Species: lutea
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000110
Common name: Giant-leaved fig , Lagos rubber tree
Arabic name: فيكس لوتيا
Native: South Africa
Country: South Africa
(PGR): Cultivated plant

semi deciduous tree with enormous spreading branches, grow to 15-20 m  tall The plant often begins life as an epiphyte, growing in the branch of another tree as  it grows older it sends down aerial roots which, when they reach the ground quickly  form roots and become much thicker and more vigorous

•ornamental plant. Indoor plant. a source of medicines, fibres, dyes, latex and  potash.

Ficus vogelii (Miq) Miq, Ficus nekbudu Warb

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Fertility: High
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Dry
Lights: Light shade in dry
Zone: 10 : 11
Status: Common
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Tree
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Plant Uses: Dye Fibre Medicinal Ornamental
Plant Populations density: Cultivated
Vegetation types: Semi deciduous
pH: Acid

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