Botanical Name of Banyan Tree

Also called the Indian banyan tree, Ficus benghalensis is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is also the official national tree of India.

Often reaching heights of over 100 feet, it is quite a large tree. It also grows laterally, covering a large area – this means one tree, given enough time, will look like a dense thicket, as a result of the tangled trunks and roots.

The Indian banyan tree belongs to the genus Ficus, which contains several other species such as F. elastica, F. microcarpa, F. macrophylla, F. citrifolia, F. pertusa and more.

One particular specimen in India, Thimmamma Marrimanu (Andhra Pradesh) is speculated to have the broadest canopy of any tree in the world.

Discover more botanical names of other plants by exploring BYJU’S Biology.

Also Read:

• Biology Of Plants – Parts Of Plants, Diagram And Functions
• Types of Plants-Herbs, Shrubs, Trees, Climbers, and Creepers