Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree
Banyan trees are iconic in Asia, with their aerial roots forming a characteristic network of trunks. They are revered in many cultures and are often found near temples and sacred sites.
Banyan trees are iconic in Asia, with their aerial roots forming a characteristic network of trunks. They are revered in many cultures and are often found near temples and sacred sites.
Habitat
Asia
Asia
Asia
Lifespan
100 to 300 Years
100 to 300 Years
100 to 300 Years
Height
30 Meters
30 Meters
30 Meters
Leaf Shape
Leaf Shape
Banyan tree leaves are elliptical or ovate, with smooth edges and a glossy dark green color.
Banyan tree leaves are elliptical or ovate, with smooth edges and a glossy dark green color.
Ecological Role
Ecological Role
Banyan trees provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including birds, mammals, and insects. They also play a crucial role in soil stabilization and erosion control in their native ecosystems.
Banyan trees provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including birds, mammals, and insects. They also play a crucial role in soil stabilization and erosion control in their native ecosystems.
Cultural Importance
Cultural Importance
anyan trees have cultural significance in Hinduism and Buddhism, where they are considered sacred symbols of wisdom, longevity, and immortality. They are often planted near temples and shrines and are associated with spiritual practices and rituals.
anyan trees have cultural significance in Hinduism and Buddhism, where they are considered sacred symbols of wisdom, longevity, and immortality. They are often planted near temples and shrines and are associated with spiritual practices and rituals.
Interesting Facts
Interesting Facts
Banyan trees are known for their aerial roots, which grow downwards from the branches and take root in the soil, eventually forming secondary trunks. These roots give the tree a distinctive and majestic appearance.
Banyan trees are known for their aerial roots, which grow downwards from the branches and take root in the soil, eventually forming secondary trunks. These roots give the tree a distinctive and majestic appearance.
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