Ficus Benjamina L.
Large tree about 30 m tall, epiphytic in early life, bark smooth with drooping branches producing aerial roots which can develop into new trunks. Leaves simple, alternate, elliptical, thick and 3-4 inches long with acuminate tip, petiole 1 cm long, stipules lanceolate. Gall flowers many, narrowly spatulate.Syconus fruit.
- Family: Moraceae
- Habit: Tree
- Habitat: Swampy areas, marshy places, thicklets
- Status : Common
Vernacular names
English-Golden fig
Hindi -Pukar
Malayalam -Putra Juvi
Tamil-Nintamaravakai
Medicinal Uses
* System of medicine used in folk medicine
* A decoction of leaves taken with oil is used to treat ulcers.
