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'''''Ficus lutea''''' is a tree in the Moraceae family. It is commonly known as the '''Giant-leaved Fig'''. These trees occur from the [[Eastern Cape]] of [[South Africa]] to [[Tropical Africa]].
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Ficus utilis, Sim. Large tree: lvs. elliptic-cordate, 6-10 in. long; 4-5 in. broad, obtuse, leathery; petiole thick, 2-4 in long; stipules membranaceous, 4-6 in. long, 1 1/2 - 2 in. broad, obtuse, yellowish with brown spots: fr. solitary or clustered, almost globos, pubescent. Natal and Zululand.—Used for the manufacture of native cloth and rough cordage.
 
Ficus utilis, Sim. Large tree: lvs. elliptic-cordate, 6-10 in. long; 4-5 in. broad, obtuse, leathery; petiole thick, 2-4 in long; stipules membranaceous, 4-6 in. long, 1 1/2 - 2 in. broad, obtuse, yellowish with brown spots: fr. solitary or clustered, almost globos, pubescent. Natal and Zululand.—Used for the manufacture of native cloth and rough cordage.
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Latest revision as of 17:23, 26 July 2010


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Plant Characteristics
Habit   tree

Height: 60 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 60.
Width: 40 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 40.
Lifespan: perennial
Cultivation
Exposure: sun
USDA Zones: 11 to 12
Scientific Names

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Ficus lutea is a tree in the Moraceae family. It is commonly known as the Giant-leaved Fig. These trees occur from the Eastern Cape of South Africa to Tropical Africa.


Read about Ficus lutea in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture 

Ficus utilis, Sim. Large tree: lvs. elliptic-cordate, 6-10 in. long; 4-5 in. broad, obtuse, leathery; petiole thick, 2-4 in long; stipules membranaceous, 4-6 in. long, 1 1/2 - 2 in. broad, obtuse, yellowish with brown spots: fr. solitary or clustered, almost globos, pubescent. Natal and Zululand.—Used for the manufacture of native cloth and rough cordage.


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