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Indian banyan

Ficus benghalensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Central African Republic, Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (7 countries), North America (Bahamas, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇫 Central African Republic 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇮🇱 Israel 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇱🇦 Laos 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇶🇦 Qatar 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

French figuier des pagodes
German Banyan-Feige

Similar Species in Ficus

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Bodhi tree
Ficus religiosa
Least Concern
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Broom Cluster Fig
Ficus sur
Least Concern
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Chinese banyan
Ficus microcarpa
Least Concern
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Climbingfig
Ficus pumila
Not Evaluated
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cluster fig
Ficus racemosa
Least Concern
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cluster fig
Ficus congesta
Least Concern
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Common Fig
Ficus carica
Not Evaluated
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Council tree
Ficus altissima
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian banyan?
The scientific name of Indian banyan is Ficus benghalensis. It belongs to the genus Ficus.
Where does Indian banyan live?
Indian banyan is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Central African Republic, Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (7 countries), North America (Bahamas, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Afghanistan, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Central African Republic, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Fiji, Israel.
What family does Indian banyan belong to?
Indian banyan (Ficus benghalensis) belongs to the genus Ficus, which is part of the taxonomic family Moraceae.
What kingdom does Indian banyan belong to?
Indian banyan (Ficus benghalensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Indian banyan?
The closest relatives of Indian banyan in the genus Ficus include Bodhi tree, Broom Cluster Fig, Chinese banyan, Climbingfig, cluster fig.

Native Range — 21 Countries

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Genus Ficus — 20 Species

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Bodhi tree
Ficus religiosa
LC 🐾
Broom Cluster Fig
Ficus sur
LC 🐾
Chinese banyan
Ficus microcarpa
LC 🐾
Climbingfig
Ficus pumila
NE 🐾
cluster fig
Ficus racemosa
LC 🐾
cluster fig
Ficus congesta
LC 🐾
Common Fig
Ficus carica
NE 🐾
Council tree
Ficus altissima
LC 🐾
Creek Sandpaper Fig
Ficus coronata
LC 🐾
drupe fig
Ficus drupacea
LC 🐾
Fiddle-leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
NE 🐾
Fig
Ficus thonningii
LC 🐾
Fig
Ficus nymphaeifolia
NE 🐾
Fig
Ficus platypoda
LC 🐾
Figs
Ficus fistulosa
LC 🐾
Figwood
Ficus opposita
LC 🐾
Giant-leaved Fig
Ficus lutea
LC 🐾
hairy fig
Ficus hispida
LC 🐾
Hairy Rock Fig
Ficus glumosa
LC 🐾
Horned Fig
Ficus cereicarpa
LC
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