Banyan Tree
BANYAN TREE-Ficus Benghaiensis
Banyan - National Tree of India
Although the Banyan tree has been known to the western world at least since Alexander's expedition to India in the 4th century BC. Its name Banyan arrived as follows; one such tree grew close to the present day port city of Bandar Abbas, where 'banias' (banias or traders) from western India has decorated it with ribbons and built a temple in its shade, therefore says Herbert, it has been 'named by us the 'Banyan tree'.
Half a century later, writing of a same place Tavernier said, 'The usual amusement of Bandar is to walk under the tree of the banions and have little collations there. It is interesting that many botanist use Banyan today - descriptive term for the tree's characteristic Strangling habit. various species of fig trees with Aerial roots and of epiphytic habit.
The Banyan tree in the botanical garden in Kolkata began life on a wild date palm in 1782. Today roughly 230 years later it occupies 1.6 hectares and has 100 subsidiary trunks and 1775 prop roots.
The biggest Banyan tree in the world is in the village of Gotte Bayalu in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. It occupies an area in excess of two hectares, appearing from a distance like a closed forest. 20,000 people can stand in its shade. It is estimated to be 700 years old.
Long aerial roots, forming PROPS. Leaves up to 20 cm long broad with rounded base, velvety when young. Figs without stalks, in pairs from leaf axis, red when ripe.
Banyan Tree : National tree of India. With a potentially infinite system of prop - roots the Banyan forms the most extensive crown of any plant in the world. Often beginning life on another tree as a strangler. It is capable of growing to 30m or taller and is more or less evergreen. Figs ripen in April-May. With a potentially infinite system of prop-roots the banyan forms a most extensive crown of any plant int world. Often beginning life on another tree as a strangler, it is capable of growing to 30m or taller and is more or less evergreen. Seasons : Leaves : More or less evergreen., new flush in March-April, can be strikingly beautiful because of pink tints. Leaves shred when they first emerge by 2 large leaf buds, which drop of as the leaf unfurl. Leaf blades up to 20 cm long (actually about 14 cm), broadly oval with a rounded or heart shaped base. Young leaves are softly downy, becoming firm, leathery, and nearly smooth when mature. Leaf pocket found in all leaves. Figs : ripen in April-May but on some tree in late October. The tree is worshipped by Hindus as a male consort of Peepal. It is customary to plant a silver coin under a roots of a young banyan,
Ficus benghaiensis : Fig tree.. National tree of India. With a potentially infinite system of prop - roots the Banyan forms the most extensive crown of any plant in the world. Often beginning life on another tree as a strangler. It is capable of growing to 30m or taller and is more or less evergreen. Figs ripen in April-May.
The Banyans Prop root : A Banyan's arial roots are like pink cotton threads that start thickening only after they reach the ground. Once anchored, they grow rapidly, becoming massive props to the branches over head. The process of infinite extension enable the banyan to produce specimens of unbelievable spread and age. The aerial roots are stronger and are used for tent poles The tree is worshipped by Hindus as a male consort of Peepal. It is customary to plant a silver coin under a roots of a young banyan,
The Banyan's aerial roots are like pink cotton threads that start thickening only after they reach the ground. Once anchored, they grow rapidly, becoming massive props to the branches overhead. The process of infinite extension enables the Banyan to produce specimens of unbelievable spread and age.
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