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Weeping fig

Ficus benjamina

Weeping fig

The story

The weeping fig holds a prestigious place in urban culture, serving as the official tree of Bangkok. Native to Asia and Australia, this species has traveled far from its original home, establishing itself in places like the West Indies and the United States.

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Family
Moraceae

How to use it

In urban environments, Ficus benjamina can be utilized as a biomonitor to provide environmental benefits. However, when planning its use, it is important to note that this species is associated with some allergens.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

About

Ficus benjamina, commonly known as weeping fig, benjamin fig or Ficus tree, and often sold in stores as just ficus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae, native to Asia and Australia. It is the official tree of Bangkok. The species is also naturalized in the West Indies and in the States of Florida and Arizona in the United States.

Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Ficus benjamina
Slug
ficus-benjamina
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Moraceae
Genus
Ficus
Species
benjamina
Wikidata QID
Q275160
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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