The Great Banyan, Ficus benghalensis in Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah, India.
The Great Banyan stretches across 14,500 square meters with a ground circumference of 412 meters and a diameter of 131 meters.
The tree existed before the establishment of the botanical garden in 1786 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company.
This Ficus benghalensis stands as a natural monument in Indian botanical heritage, drawing visitors from around the world to study its structure.
A circular pathway of 330 meters surrounds the tree, allowing visitors to observe the 2,880 aerial roots that support its independent branches.
After losing its central trunk to lightning in 1925, the tree continued growing through its aerial root system, forming a canopy that resembles a forest.
Location: Howrah
GPS coordinates: 22.56111,88.28667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50
These trees stand as natural monuments across the globe. Some are recognized for their age, like Old Tjikko in Sweden and Methuselah in California. Others, such as General Sherman and Hyperion, set records for size and height. The collection includes cultural landmarks like the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Sri Lanka and ecological wonders like the Dragon Blood Trees of Socotra. From ancient baobabs to giant sequoias, each specimen represents botanical heritage.
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