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Ficus elastica Roxb. ex Hornem.
Scientific name：Ficus elastica Roxb. ex Hornem.
Family name：Moraceae
Common name：緬樹、印度橡膠樹、膠樹
Morphology：
root：Aerial roots sometimes form pillar roots
stem：Thick, shiny and hairless
leaf：Leaves are alternate, arranged in a spiral, elliptical to oblong
flower：Cryptocephalic inflorescence, solitary or opposite, axillary, oblong or cylindrical,
fruit：Achenes are oval, tumor-like
Distribution：
country of origin：India, Myanmar and southwestern mainland China
current geographical distributions：It is widely planted in gardens everywhere, on campus, and as a street tree.
Application：
1. Planted for street trees, greening and ornamental purposes
2. Refined raw materials for natural rubber
Characteristic：
1. Adaptable
2. Fast growing and long lived
3. Its branches and fruits provide habitat and food for birds and insects
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