Family Name | Moraceae |
Scientific name | Ficus elastica Roxb |
Common name | N/A |
Growth habit | The evergreen tree, plant height of 10 to 20 meters, the trunk rough shape, bark Auburn, the aerial roots sagging. Branches injured will be out of white milk, white emulsion containing a flexible plastic, is a natural rubber. |
Leaf | Large leaves and hypertrophy, alternate, the single leaf are oval-shaped, leathery, entire, the sprout is red. |
Flower | Matured from June to August, Syconium long oval, orange yellow. |
Fruit | Syconium axillary, oval. |
More to learn | Suitable in hot and humid climate, the soil is better well-drained sandy loam. |
Properties | Leaf: bitter, cool Root: bitter, cool |
Treats | Plastic of raw materials, street trees medicinal ( root cut and dried can use for rheumatic pain, stomach pain, amenorrhea) |
Reference | General information photos |