Mazhar Botanic Garden

Ficus religiosa L.

Peepul tree Bodhi tree Bo tree

Family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus
Species: religiosa
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000632
English name: Peepul tree, Bodhi tree, Bo tree
Arabic name: فيكس لسان العصفور
Native: Indian subcontinent
Country: India Indomalayan

Deciduous tree or semi deciduous grow to 30 m tall, 1-3 m in diameter leaves cordate in shape with a distinctive extended drip tip, 10-17 cm long, 8-12 cm wild fruit small 1 cm in diameter

Ornamental tree. Epiphyte. street tree. benefits and uses of peepal tree: for Asthma, for poor appetite, for stomach pain, etc. So, Ficus religiosa also has the ability to release some amount of oxygen during the night time

Ficus caudata Stokes

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Texture: Adaptable
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 10 : 12
pH range: 7.0-8.0

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