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Chinese banyan

Ficus microcarpa

Least Concern

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The Chinese banyan (Ficus microcarpa) is a species in the genus Ficus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (5 countries), Europe (Italy), North America (Nicaragua, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Species

Ficus microcarpa (Chinese banyan)

Names in Other Languages

German Vorhang-Feige

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese banyan?

The scientific name of Chinese banyan is Ficus microcarpa. It belongs to the genus Ficus.

What is the conservation status of Chinese banyan?

Chinese banyan (Ficus microcarpa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chinese banyan live?

Chinese banyan is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (5 countries), Europe (Italy), North America (Nicaragua, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Nicaragua.

What family does Chinese banyan belong to?

Chinese banyan (Ficus microcarpa) belongs to the genus Ficus, which is part of the taxonomic family Moraceae.

Is Chinese banyan endangered?

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

What kingdom does Chinese banyan belong to?

Chinese banyan (Ficus microcarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Chinese banyan?

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