What is the scientific name of the banyan tree, a large evergreen tree of Asia characterized by its trunk-like aerial roots?

The correct answer is Ficus benghalensis.

Key Points

• The banyan tree is also known as the Indian banyan or Bengal fig.
• It is one of the largest trees in the world and can grow up to 30 meters tall.
• The banyan tree is considered sacred in Hinduism and is often planted near temples and other religious sites.
• Its aerial roots can grow into secondary trunks, making it appear as if there are multiple trees growing from a single root system.
• Ficus benghalensis' is the scientific name of Banyan.
• It is also known as the banyan fig and Indian Banyan.
• Banyan is a large, fast-growing, evergreen tree that is widely found across tropical and subtropical areas of the world.
• These trees begin growing on other trees as epiphytes and they eventually mature, completely killing the host tree.
• It produces large numbers of seeds that can be dispersed by both native and exotic birds.
  • Family: Moraceae
  • Order: Rosales

Additional Information

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•  Santalum album, is the scientific name for sandalwood, a fragrant wood used in perfumes, cosmetics, and traditional medicine.
•  Ananas comosus, is the scientific name for the pineapple, a tropical fruit with a sweet, juicy flesh.