Bo Tree, Peepul Tree
A tropical and subtropical plant. It often grows attached to other plants on rock walls and steep slopes. They are common all over India. It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 10-12. In XTBG Yunnan.
Also known as:
Ali, Ara budi, Arasa marum, Arasamaram, Arasu, Asatha, Asatthwa, Ashawatha, Ashuvatham, Bawdi-nyaung, Bodhi tree, Bodi, Bunut kaloja, De, Lagat, Mai-nyawng, Nyaung bawdi, Pakri tussa, Peepal, Pho-sii-ma-haa-pho, Pimpal, Pipal, Pipar, Pipari, Pipri, Po ton, Pu ti shu, Raghie, Rai, Ray, Sacred fig, Sali, Thon-pho
Synonyms
- Irostigma religiosa (L.) Gasparrini
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Leaf-buds
Where does Bo Tree grow?
Found in: Africa, Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, British Indian Ocean Terr., BIOT, China, Dominican Republic, East Africa, East Timor, Egypt, Fiji, Haiti, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Israel, Laos, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, North Africa, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, SE Asia, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United States, Vietnam, West Indies, Zimbabwe
Notes: It is the sacred tree of the Hindus. There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America.
Status: A famine food.
Growing Bo Tree, Peepul Tree
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings. They can also be grown from layers.
Edible Uses: The ripe fruit are eaten raw. The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
Production: It is a fast growing tree. Trees can live for hundreds or thousands of years.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Bo Tree, Peepul Tree Photos
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