Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree
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Description
Banyan tree is a huge tree with very extensive branches. It is an evergreen tree. Its branches spread out and send trunk like roots to the ground in order to support itself. It grows to a height of more than 21 meters and lives for many years. Banyan Tree is the national tree of India and is one of the symbols of pride that is integral to the nation’s identity. The life of banyan tree is very long and is thought of as an immortal tree. It is an evergreen plant that grows in tropical and sub-tropical climate in just about any soil.
The banyan tree has been used for many medicinal purposes from ancient times. Its bark and leaves both possess analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The bark of the Banyan tree is considered useful in burning sensation, ulcers, and painful skin diseases. It can also be used in inflammation and toothache.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Division: Tracheophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- Order: Rosales
- Family: Moraceae
- Genus: Figus
- Species: F. Benghalensis
- Scientific Name: Ficus Benghalensis
