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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

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Ficus benjamina.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderRosales
FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus
SpeciesF. benjamina
Binomial NameFicus benjamina
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameWeeping Fig
Life FormTree
Growth HabitTree

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderRosales
FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.