Ficus religiosa
(Moraceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p>Bodhi fig prefers full sun to partial shade, moderate watering and needs little care. As indoor plant, it should not over watered as it will cause leaf drop. Banyan fruits are eaten by birds. The tree is propagated by marcotting or by stem cuttings.</p>
Ficus religiosa (Moraceae) Ficus religiosa (Moraceae)