Rubber tree (Ficus elastica)
Rubber tree, also known as Rubber fig, Indian rubber plant
The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a large tree characterized by its broad, shiny, oval leaves. Before the Pará rubber tree became the primary source, its milky white latex was used to produce rubber, giving it its name. Today, the rubber plant is popular as an ornamental houseplant in cooler regions.
Key Facts About Rubber tree
Attributes of Rubber tree
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
20 m to 40 m
Spread
10 m
Leaf Color
Green Variegated
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Green
Scientific Classification of Rubber tree
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Roses, elms, figs, and allies
Family
Mulberry
Genus
Fig trees
Species
Rubber tree
Toxicity
ingestion or significant physical contact with sap