Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis)
₹1,000.00 Regular Price
₹350.00Sale Price
Excluding Taxes
Scientific Name: Ficus benghalensis — Indian Banyan.
Native Home: Indian subcontinent.
Height: 20–30 metres, with branches spreading over a very large area.
Lifespan: 200–500 years or more.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Soft wood with limited commercial timber value.
Harvesting: Mainly grown for shade, wildlife habitat, and cultural importance; wood collection is limited.
Age to Harvest: Not usually cultivated for timber; aerial roots may develop within several years.
Products: Traditional medicines, latex, fodder, and ornamental plants.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Revered in India as a sacred tree and traditionally used as a gathering place.
Global Spread: Native to South Asia and cultivated throughout tropical regions worldwide.
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