22,102 observationsLeast Concern
Weeping fig
Ficus benjamina
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Rosales βΊFamily: Moraceae βΊGenus: Ficus
About
Ficus benjamina, commonly known as weeping fig, benjamin fig or Ficus tree, and often sold in stores as just ficus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae, native to Asia and Australia. It is the official tree of Bangkok. The species is also naturalized in the West Indies and in the States of Florida and Arizona in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Weeping fig is Ficus benjamina.
- The Weeping fig has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Weeping fig belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Weeping fig belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Weeping fig belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Weeping fig belongs to the order Rosales.
- Weeping fig belongs to the family Moraceae.
- Weeping fig belongs to the genus Ficus.