Name : Chainese Baniyan Hybrid/Ficus microcarpa Plant

Net Quantity (N) : 1

Product Breadth : 4 Inch

Product Height : 12 Inch

Product Length : 4 Inch

Product Weight : 0.2 Kg

Type : Ornamental & Shade Trees

Chinese Banyan (Ficus microcarpa) Description

Common Names : Chinese Banyan, Malayan Banyan, Curtain Fig, Indian Laurel

Scientific Classification :  

Kingdom : Plantae

Family : Moraceae

Genus : Ficus

Species : Ficus microcarpa

Origin and Distribution : Native to Southeast Asia, Southern China, and the Indian Subcontinent; now widely cultivated worldwide as an ornamental tree.

Growth Habit :  

Large evergreen tree that can grow up to 25-30 meters (82-98 feet) tall.

Develops a wide canopy and aerial roots that form additional trunks.

Leaves :  

Shape : Oval to elliptical.

Color : Glossy green on the upper surface and paler beneath.

Size : Typically 4-10 cm long.

Fruits :  

Type : Small, round figs (1-1.5 cm in diameter).

Color : Green when young, turning purple or reddish when ripe.

Season : Produced year-round in warm climates.

Flowers :  

Inflorescence : Tiny flowers enclosed within the fig.

Pollination : Specialized wasps are the primary pollinators.

Roots :  

Aerial roots develop from branches and grow downward, forming pillar-like structures.

These roots contribute to the tree's expansive and iconic appearance.

Uses :  

Commonly planted as an ornamental or shade tree in parks, streets, and gardens.

Popular in bonsai cultivation due to its adaptability.

Provides ecological benefits by serving as a habitat for birds and insects.

Cultural and Religious Significance : Holds sacr

Country of Origin : India