Identification: Indoor Tree Identification

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by z001x13f, Jul 7, 2008.

  1. z001x13f

    z001x13f Member

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    Can someone please help me identify this tree? I may be allergic to it, but I'm not sure. I am allergic to Maple and Oak trees.

    See attached pics.

    Thanks.
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  2. Junglekeeper

    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Looks like Ficus binnendijkii, Narrow-leaf Fig.
     
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    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    as an alternate answer, possibly Ficus alii, but its narrower leaved than the ones I remember so I wont get too upset if I am deemed incorrect :)
     
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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    We're in agreement. 'Alii' is one of several cultivars of F. binnendijkii.
     
  5. z001x13f

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    thanks alot...I would never have found that out myself. Would either of you know if an indoor tree like this could release pollen into the air in our office?

    Thanks again.
     
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fig
    Unlikely in the extreme as they rarely flower indoors and if it
    did flower the structure nearly guarantees the pollen remains
    inside the floral receptacle (syconium).

    HTH
    Chris
     

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