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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Ficus benghalensis var. krishnae |
| Family name: |
MORACEAE
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| English name: |
Krishna Fig
Krishna Bo
Krishna's Cup
Krishna's Butter Cup
Sacred Fig Tree
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| Sinhala name: |
Gotu nuga (ගොටු නුග)
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| Tamil name: |
Available soon
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| Sanskrit name: |
Nyagrodha
Vata
Bahupada
Dhruva
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
A large banyan, rooting from the spreading branches, deciduous to evergreen. Stipules stout; Lamina 10-30 x 7-20 cm; petiole 15-70 x 3-6 mm; most or all of the leaves having the side of the lamina in its lower half reflexed and connate to form a cup. Figs sessile, axillary, paired, ripening orange to red; body 14-17 mm wide (15-20 x 21-25 mm, living). Male flowers with pedicels 1.5-2.3 mm long. Gall-flowers with pedicels 1.5-2.3 mm long. Female flowers sessile. Lamina with cystoliths abundant on the upper side
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Diabetes
Bruises
Rheumatism
Cracked & inflamed soles of the feet
Gonorrhea
Dysentery
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Roots
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Available soon
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