Ficus rumphii

  

Botanical name: Ficus rumphii

Common name: Mock Bodh Tree

Distribution: Throughout India

Habitat:  Semi evergreen and moist deciduous forest

Habit:

·         Large Tree

·         Deciduous tree

Specific Properties:

·     Wasps play an important role in pollination and reproduction of this   species

Ecology:

·        Beetles, ants, bees visit the fruit.

Uses:

·         Fully ripe fruits are edible

·         An ornamental and shade tree

·         The soft wood is used as a fuel and for the production of charcoal

 

Propagation

·         Seeds or Vegetative