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    The Moraceae family consists of 40 genera and 1,179 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs that are mainly located in tropical and subtropical regions. The family is characterized by having a milky latex, opposite or alternate leaves, and small petalless flowers. It includes several economically important plants such as jackfruit, breadfruit, figs, mulberries, and banyan trees. Many Ficus species are also commonly grown as houseplants. The family prefers warm, humid climates with year-round rainfall or irrigation and rich, well-drained soil. Common pests include various insects and diseases while propagation can occur through seeds, cuttings, grafting, or layering depending on

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    The Moraceae family consists of 40 genera and 1,179 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs that are mainly located in tropical and subtropical regions. The family is characterized by having a milky latex, opposite or alternate leaves, and small petalless flowers. It includes several economically important plants such as jackfruit, breadfruit, figs, mulberries, and banyan trees. Many Ficus species are also commonly grown as houseplants. The family prefers warm, humid climates with year-round rainfall or irrigation and rich, well-drained soil. Common pests include various insects and diseases while propagation can occur through seeds, cuttings, grafting, or layering depending on

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    Moraceae

    MULBERRY OR FIG FAMILY


    K ile y Sc h u e rm a n

    Family Characteristics
    Part of the Rose order (Rosales), 40 genera, 1,179
    species
    The genus Ficus (figs) make up 830 species of the
    family
    Plants have a milky latex, opposite or alternate
    leaves, and small petal less male and female
    flowers (monoecious or dioecious)

    Culture
    Family consists of deciduous and evergreen trees
    and shrubs, located mainly in tropical and
    subtropical regions
    Year round rainfall or substantial irrigation is ideal
    (optimal 80-100 in rainfall)
    Most varieties prefer rich, well-drained soil

    The Five Tribes


    Artocarpeae
    Castilleae
    Dorstenieae
    Ficeae
    Moreae

    Artocarpus
    Jackfruit, Artocarupus heterophyllus
    Propagation mainly by seeds, or asexually by stem
    cuttings or air layering
    Two major insect pests: fruit borer and brown bud
    weevil; blossom rot is also a common disease of
    jackfruit
    In India, the Philipines, Thailand, and other regions
    that jackfruit is grown commercially it provides a
    visual screen and fruit

    Artocarupus heterophyllus

    Artocarupus heterophyllus

    Artocarpus
    Breadfruit, Artocarpus altilis
    Propagation by seed or asexually by suckers that
    arise from the roots
    Soft-scales and mealy bugs are common pests, and
    soft rot is a common fungal disease of breadfruit
    Uses: in India leaves are commonly fed to
    domesticated livestock, fibers from the bark are
    used in clothing by Malaysians, in the Bahamas it is
    used to relieve asthma and reduce blood pressure,
    and the wood is commonly used for construction

    Artocarpus altilis

    Ficus
    Common Fig, Ficus carica
    Native to Southwest Asia, but grown commercially
    in California, Oregon, Texas, and Washington for its
    fruit
    Propagated by seed, air layering, or stem cuttings
    Nematodes and stem-borers are common pests
    Leaf rust and fig mosaic are common diseases

    Ficus carica

    Ficus
    Sycomore Fig or Fig-Mulberry, F. sycomorus
    Propagate by cuttings
    Nematodes attack roots, and birds can destroy fruit
    crop
    Native to Africa
    Considerable tree spread

    F. sycomorus

    Ficus
    Banyan tree, F. benghalensis
    Begins its life as an epiphyte, germinating in a host
    tree or other structure, as it grows aerial roots form
    and take root wherever they touch ground
    Can be grown as a house plant
    Also common as a bonsai
    Propagated by cuttings or seed

    F. benghalensis

    Ficus
    Rubber Plant, F. elastic
    Commonly grown as a houseplant
    Can be propagated by stem tip cuttings
    Mealy bugs, mites, and scales are common pests
    Leaves should be cleaned about every other month

    F. elastic

    Ficus
    Fiddle-leaf fig, F. lyrata
    Native to Western Africa
    Grown as a houseplant
    Poisonous to cats and dogs
    Difficult to propagate, but can be done using stem
    tip cuttings

    F. lyrata

    Ficus
    Weeping Fig, F. benjamina
    Commonly grown as a houseplant
    Scales, mealy bugs, thrips, and whiteflies
    Leaves are highly sensitive to light changes
    Invasive/destructive root system
    Propagate using stem tip cuttings

    F. benjamina

    Ficus
    Creeping Fig, F. pumila
    Woody, evergreen vine
    Can be grown as a houseplant
    Poisonous to cats and dogs
    Easily propagated by stem tip cuttings
    Aphids, mealy bug, scale, and white fly

    F. pumila

    Ficus
    Sacred Fig, F. religiosa
    Semi-evergreen tree
    Propagated by cuttings, air layering, and by seed
    Tree is considered sacred by followers of Hinduism,
    Jainism, and Buddhism
    Leaf blight and scales

    F. religiosa

    Morus
    White Mulberry, Morus alba; Red Mulberry, Morus
    rubra; Black Mulberry, Morus nigra;
    Fungal and bacterial leaf spot
    Propagated from seed, grafting, or cuttings
    Additional irrigation during dry periods is necessary
    Require little fertilization

    Morus

    Sources
    http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/carr/mor.htm
    http://www.britannica.com/plant/Moraceae
    http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-1145/ANR-1145.pdf
    http://www.cropsreview.com/growing-jackfruit.html
    http://eol.org/pages/596411/overview
    https://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/breadfruit.html
    http://www.houseplantsexpert.com/rubber-plant.html

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