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Weeping Fig
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Ficus benjamina

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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. Its small fruit are favored by some birds. Ficus trees have proved to have environmental benefits in urban areas, such as acting as biomonitors. The species is also associated with some allergens.

FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

Synonyms

Synonyms are alternative scientific names that have been used in the past for Ficus benjamina.

Total Synonyms0
Accepted NameFicus benjamina
BasionymNot listed
Last UpdatedNot listed

List of Synonyms