Ficus religiosa
Bodhi Tree, Botree
Other regional names: Peepul Tree
- Peepul Tree
Also known as: Ficus peepul Griff. +6 more
- Ficus peepul Griff.
- Ficus religiosa var. cordata Miq.
- Ficus religiosa var. rhynchophylla Miq.
- Ficus rhynchophylla Steud.
- Ficus superstitiosa Link
- Urostigma affine Miq.
- Urostigma religiosa (L.) Gasp.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Moraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Ficus religiosa (commonly known as Bodhi tree or Botree) is a tree belonging to the Moraceae family. Indigenous to Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Ficus is notably large, comprising more than 850 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Cambodia, Chagos Archipelago, China South-Central, China Southeast, Florida, Hawaii, Iran, Laccadive Is., Laos, Maldives, Marianas, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nicobar Is., Palestine, Réunion, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Vietnam