MoraceaeW/C = Wild Collected |
Ficus religiosa L.
- Common Name: Bo-Tree, Sacred Ficus, Arayal
- Family: Moraceae Link
- Country of Origin: India to se Asia
- Habitat:
- Description: This large deciduous tree is sacred to the Hindus and Buddhists, under which Budda received enlightment. This fast growing tree usually begins as an epiphyte( air plant, grows on trees) but developes roots to support its height of ninty plus feet. The Bo-Tree has purple figs and is different from other species, because of its slender, long leaf tip.
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Accession Data:- Accession # 198500455
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 3210 - Cryptolaemus breeding room
- Qty: 3 confirmed on 02-10-2012
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: eurosid I
- Order: Rosales
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- Family: Moraceae
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References:
- Hortus Third, LH Bailey Hortorium, 1976
- Exotica International ser.4, vol2, Graf.
- Enchanting Kerala
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