Krishna vad, Krishna's buttercup
Posted by Nandan Kalbag on December 14, 2014 in Creepers & Climbers, fruiting season MS, Others | Comments Off on Krishna vad, Krishna's buttercup
| Scientific Name : |
Ficus bengalensis Krishnae |
| Family : |
Moraceae |
| Common Name : |
Krishna vad, Krishna’s buttercup |
| Description: |
| In Indian mythology, Krishna used to carry butter in the cone of the leaves of this tree. It is a medium size evergreen tree. The tree is more common in drought prone regions. Leaves have a cone-like fold near the leaf stalk. The cone is located on the rear side of the leaf blade. This is to collect dew & rainwater. Native to India. Leaves have a cone-like fold near the leaf stalk. The cone is located on the rear side of the leaf blade. This is to collect dew & rainwater. Native to India. |
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| Propagation : |
Seeds, stem cuttings, air layering |
| Longevity : |
Perennial |
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