Botanical name of Banyan is Ficus benghalensis. It is national tree of India. Banyan belongs to Fig family.
The seeds of Banyan are broadly dispersed by fruit eating birds.
Lifespan of a Banyan tree can be thousands of years. It's native of India and adjacent countries.
Some researchers found there are only 150 banyan trees left in India.
Jijiwisha Society in guidance of Give Me Trees Trust is planting Banyan saplings in India.
Banyan creates large canopy which brings shade and home to thousands of birds, insects, microorganisms and animals.