Ficus religiosa - Wikipedia
WEBUrostigma religiosum (L.) Gasp. Ficus religiosa or sacred fig is a species of fig native to the Indian subcontinent [2] and Indochina [3] that belongs to Moraceae, the fig or mulberry family. It is also known as the bodhi tree, [4] peepul tree, [2] peepal tree, pipala tree or ashvattha tree (in India and Nepal). [5]
Bodhi Tree - Wikipedia
WEBThe Bodhi Tree ("tree of awakening" [1]), also called the Mahabodhi Tree or Bo Tree, [2] is a large sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) [1][3] located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual teacher who became known as the Buddha, is said to have attained enlightenment or buddhahood circa 500 BCE under this tree. [4] .
Ficus Religiosa (Bodhi Tree) - Gardenia
WEBFicus religiosa, the Bodhi Tree, Sacred Fig, Peepal, or Bo tree, actively embodies rich history and spiritual significance as a species of fig. Many associate it with the Buddha, who reportedly attained enlightenment beneath it.
How to Care for a Bodhi or Bo Tree - Garden Guides
WEBFeb 21, 2017 · The bodhi or bo tree (Ficus religiosa) is also known as the peepal or peepul tree. It is the tree species under which Buddha attained enlightenment. Bodhi trees are long-lived, and one Indian specimen is said to be over 3,000 years old.
Bodhi tree | Definition & Facts | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Bodhi tree, according to Buddhist tradition, the specific sacred fig (Ficus religiosa) under which the Buddha sat when he attained Enlightenment (Bodhi) at Bodh Gaya in Bihar, India. The Mahabodhi Temple, which marks the place of the Buddha’s Enlightenment, features a descendant of the original.
Plant in Depth | Ficus religiosa (Bodhi Tree) - Indo Tropical Plant
WEBFicus religiosa, also known as the bodhi tree or pipal tree, is a species of fig tree that is highly revered in various religious and cultural traditions of South Asia. This tree is hardy and resistant to a variety of environmental conditions, including drought and air pollution.
Sacred fig - New World Encyclopedia
WEBThe sacred fig, or bo tree, is a well-known symbol for happiness, prosperity, longevity, and good luck. Today in India, Hindu Sadhus still meditate below this tree, and in Theravada Buddhist Southeast Asia, the tree's massive trunk is …
Bo Tree - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 23, 2018 · bo tree or pipal (pē´pəl), fig tree (Ficus religiosa) of India held sacred by the Buddhists, who believe that Gautama received enlightenment under a bo tree at Bodh Gaya. A slip of this tree was planted at Anuradhapura to become one …
Ficus Religiosa — #1 Best In-Depth Care Guide - Plantophiles
WEBOct 5, 2023 · Known as the Peepal tree in local languages, this semi-evergreen, deciduous species holds great historical and religious significance. It is the same tree under which the Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment, hence also known by the names Sacred fig, or Bodhi tree.
Ficus religiosa - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBFicus religiosa, commonly called bo tree, Bodhi tree, peepul and sacred fig, is native to Southeast Asia, southwest China, India and the Himalayan foothills. It is a large broadleaf evergreen tree with wide-spreading branching that grows to 60-100’ tall.