Banyan trees, you must have seen them, and maybe planted them. It is a common tropical and zonal plant with dense foliage and distinctive aerial roots. Banyan trees are not only beautiful, but also have many uses, such as being used as food, medicinal herbs, feed, fiber, etc. Another characteristic of the banyan tree is that it is very capricious, it can grow in various environments, and can even parasitize on other plants, squeezing them to death or sucking them dry. Banyan tree, why are you so willful?
Growing conditions of a ficus tree.
The growing conditions of the banyan tree are actually very simple, as long as there is light, water, air and soil, it can grow. Banyan trees prefer warm and humid climates and are not tolerant of cold and dryness. The root system of the banyan tree is well developed and can penetrate deep into the soil to absorb water and nutrients. The leaves of the banyan tree are large and can carry out photosynthesis to make organic matter. The aerial root of the banyan tree is a special type of root that grows from a stem or branch, stretches down until it touches the ground or other objects, and then takes root, forming a pillar. The aerial roots of the banyan tree can help the banyan tree to stabilize, and it can also increase the absorption area of the banyan tree, which obtains water and nutrients from the air.
The way the banyan tree reproduces.
There are two ways of reproduction in banyan trees, one is sexual reproduction and the other is asexual reproduction. Sexual reproduction is carried out through flowers and fruits. The flower of the banyan tree is a special flower that grows in a spherical inflorescence called the ficus fruit. There are two kinds of flowers in the ficus fruit, one is male and the other is female. The pollen of the male flowers can pollinate the female flowers and form seeds. However, the pollen of the banyan tree cannot fly to the female flower on its own, it needs the help of a special insect, and that is the ficus wasp. The ficus wasp is a very small bee that burrows into the fruit of the fig, pollinates the female flower, and also lays eggs in the fruit. The larvae of the ficus bee can eat some of the seeds, but they also leave some of the seeds, so that new banyan trees can be formed. The seeds in the ficus can be eaten by some animals, such as birds, monkeys, bats, etc., and then disperse to other places with the animal's droppings, and can also form new banyan trees.
Asexual reproduction is carried out by shoots or aerial roots. The branches or aerial roots of the banyan tree can break or fall off and then fall on the ground or other objects, and if the right conditions are available, they can take root and grow new banyan trees. In this way, the banyan tree can spread quickly and occupy more space.
The wayward place of the banyan tree.
The wayward thing about the banyan tree is that it can grow in a variety of environments and can even parasitize other plants, squeezing them to death or sucking them dry. The seeds of the ficus tree can fall on the trunk or crown of other plants and then germinate, grow aerial roots, stretch downward, and wrap around the host plant, forming a structure called the ficus cage. The banyan tree in the fig cage can absorb water and nutrients from the bark of the host plant and can also obtain water and nutrients from the air to make itself thrive. The host plant is tightly bound by the aerial roots of the banyan tree, unable to breathe, unable to photosynthesize, and eventually withers and dies. Banyan tree, why are you so willful?
The value and significance of the banyan tree.
Although the banyan tree is capricious, it also has a lot of value and significance. Banyan trees can provide food, herbs, feed, fiber, etc., which are beneficial to both humans and animals. Banyan trees can also beautify the environment, purify the air, prevent soil erosion, and maintain ecological balance. The banyan tree also has a cultural and spiritual significance, it is considered a sacred plant, a symbol of wisdom and life, and an object of faith in Buddhism and Taoism. The banyan tree can also symbolize friendship and unity, as it can coexist with other plants to form a landscape called a banyan coconut grove. Banyan tree, you are not only willful, you are also valuable and meaningful.
Summary.
The banyan tree is a common tropical and zonal plant with dense foliage and distinctive aerial roots. The growing conditions of the banyan tree are simple, as long as there is light, water, air, and soil, it can grow. There are two ways of reproduction in banyan trees, one is sexual reproduction and the other is asexual reproduction. The wayward thing about the banyan tree is that it can grow in a variety of environments and can even parasitize other plants, squeezing them to death or sucking them dry. The value and significance of the banyan tree lies in the fact that it can provide food, medicinal herbs, feed, fiber, etc., and can also beautify the environment, purify the air, prevent soil erosion, maintain ecological balance, and have a cultural and spiritual significance, which is a symbol of wisdom and life, and a symbol of friendship and unity. Banyan tree, why are you so willful? Perhaps, that's what makes you charming.