Trees Planted & Survived
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Trees Species Details
Scientific Name:
Ficus arnottiana
Marathi Name:
Payar
Common Name:
Indian Rock Fig, Rock Pipal, Wavy-leaf Fig Tree, Wild Pipal
Plant Form:
Medium to large evergreen tree, up to 20–25 m tall.
Native/Exotic/Introduced:
Native
Distribution:
Found in tropical and subtropical India,
Plant Characteristics:
Medium to large evergreen tree with ovate leaves; small figs in leaf axils; aerial roots common; bark gray and smooth.
Required Growth conditions:
Prefers tropical climates; grows in well-drained, fertile soils; thrives in full sun to partial shade; annual rainfall 1500–2500 mm, temperature 25–30°C.
Habitat:
Found in tropical forests, particularly in moist, evergreen forests near streams and rivers; grows in subtropical and tropical climates.
Conservation Status:
Least Concern (LC)
Dispersal:
Seeds dispersed by birds (frugivory), often in tropical forests.
Pollinators:
Pollinated by specialized fig wasps (mutualistic relationship).
Medicinal Information:
Used for treating cough, asthma, and as a diuretic. Contains flavonoids, tannins, and sterols with expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Bird Host Plant:
Hornbills, Pigeons
Butterfly Host Plant:
ND
Moth Host Plant:
ND
Ecological Significance:
Provides food for frugivores and helps sustain biodiversity in tropical forests.
Cultural Significance:
Used in traditional medicine; valued for its shade and ornamental purposes in local communities.
Air Pollution Tollerance Index (APTI):
No official APTI data available.
Other Uses:
Wood used for construction and tools; leaves and fruits are used in traditional medicine.