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Bodhi tree

Ficus religiosa

Least Concern

About

The Bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa) is a species in the genus Ficus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 10 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (8 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay).

🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇮🇱 Israel 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇱🇦 Laos 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇵🇦 Panama 🇵🇾 Paraguay 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Species

Ficus religiosa (Bodhi tree)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish higuera de agua

French figuier de pagodes

German Pepulbaum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bodhi tree?

The scientific name of Bodhi tree is Ficus religiosa. It belongs to the genus Ficus.

What is the conservation status of Bodhi tree?

Bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bodhi tree live?

Bodhi tree is found in Widely distributed across Asia (8 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay).. Countries include Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Laos, Malaysia.

What family does Bodhi tree belong to?

Bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa) belongs to the genus Ficus, which is part of the taxonomic family Moraceae.

Is Bodhi tree endangered?

No, Bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bodhi tree belong to?

Bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bodhi tree?

The closest relatives of Bodhi tree in the genus Ficus include Broom Cluster Fig, Chinese banyan, Climbingfig, cluster fig, cluster fig.