The official scientific name of the banyan tree is Ficus benghalensis. It belongs to the Moraceae family, which is the fig or mulberry family. Known as India's National Tree, it has vast medicinal and ...
India (Bombay Presidency, Madras Presidency): ripe fruit eaten. (Rajasthan, western): orange-red ripe fruit eaten; (Garhwal Himalayas): fruit eaten raw. This site is provided to Mr. Freedman by Dr.