Sacred Fig
Ficus religiosa
Name
| Marathi: | पिंपळ |
Biological Classification
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Spermatophyta |
| Sub-Division: | Angiospermae |
| Class: | Dicotyledonae |
| Sub-Class: | Monochlamydeae |
| Series: | Unisexuales |
| Order: | -- |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Sub-Family: | -- |
| Genus: | Ficus |
| Species: | religiosa |
Advantages
- The bark of this tree has astringent properties and the fruit can be used as a laxative.
- It also provides shade due to its large canopy.
Interesting Facts
Many species of Ficus are hosts of Indian Lac Insects.
Description
- It is a large epiphytic tree.
- The leaves are ovate with a long tapering apex.
- It has a great cultural and religious significance.
- Ficus religiosa L.
