Sacred fig

Sacred fig (Ficus religiosa)

It is also known as the bodhi tree, peepal tree or ashwattha tree. Sacred fig is the state tree of Odisha.



Biological Classification -

Domain: Eukaryota

    Kingdom: Plantae

        Phylum: Spermatophyta

            Subphylum: Angiospermae

                Class: Dicotyledonae

                    Order: Urticales

                        Family: Moraceae

                            Genus: Ficus

                                Species: Ficus religiosa

Amazing Facts about Sacred fig :

• The tree pumps ground water due to an expansive root system and keeps the surrounding cool.
• It purifies the surrounding air by killing harmful bacteria.
• It provides oxygen even at night.
• It is used to cure skin diseases and many more.

Above picture is showing growth of the sacred fig that I planted one month ago. When it was potted it was having four leaves. In the time period of one month it gained four new leaves. Although it grows slowly, I get immense pleasure watching it's daily growth.

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