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Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
 Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica
Family: Moraceae
Banyan Tree
Origin: South Asia
big treefull sunsemi-shademoderate waterethnomedicalSeaside, salt tolerant plantincuded in CD catalog

Very large, fast growing, evergreen tree up to 10ft, with spreading branches and many aerial roots. Leaves stalked, ovate-cordate, 3 nerved, when young downy on both sides; petiole with a broad smooth greasy gland at the apex, compressed, downy. Fruit in axillary pairs, the size of a cherry, round and downy. The Indian Banyan is the most famous banyan. In India, an entire army camped under a single giant old tree. Various parts of this plant are considered medicinal. The bark of this therapeutically valuable tree is attributed with tonic, astringent,cooling and diuretic properties in Ayurveda.


 
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree

Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus bengalensis ( benghalensis ), Ficus indica, Banyan Tree
Ficus benghalensis variegata


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   3091 Ficus bengalensis - seeds
Banyan Tree. Fast growing, evergreen tree with spreading branches and many aerial roots. Great for bonsai.
Carefully broadcast the small seeds on to the surface of soil. Keep warm, damp and filtered light,after germination gradually increase to full sun.
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