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The difference between Indian rubber tree and banyan

Hank Schrader
2020-07-17 09:21:05
Trunk differentiation: the height of Indian rubber tree can reach about 30 meters, there is a lot of milk in the trunk, and the crown expands into an umbrella; the height of Indian rubber banyan is about 20 to 45 meters, the surface of the trunk is relatively smooth, and the color is gray white. Leaf differentiation: Indian rubber leaves are leathery, large and thick, with slight light red color; Indian rubber banyan is relatively small.

One, the difference of trunk

The rubber tree in India is tall in shape, up to 30 meters in height. The trunk contains a lot of milk. The roots are developed and curly. The crown on the trunk expands in the shape of an umbrella.

The height of banyan is 20 to 45 meters, the surface is relatively smooth, the lines are not many, showing gray white, the crown at the top of the trunk is magnificent.

2. The difference of leaves

Indian rubber leaves are leathery and thick in texture. The leaves are large and thick. The leaves seem to be covered with membrane like substances, with slight light red color.

Compared with the former, the leaves of banyan are smaller and mellow. They are oval in shape, 8 to 30 cm in length and 7 to 9 cm in width. The edges of the leaves are smooth, dark green in color, and have small tips on the top.

Rubber Ficus microcarpa leaf

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