About Peepal

Scientific Name: Ficus religiosa

Common Name: Sacred Fig

Ecological Benefits

• • Produces high levels of oxygen throughout the day and supports healthier air quality.
• • Its figs provide dependable food for birds, bats and many small mammals, strengthening local food webs.
• • Recognised as an iconic Aravalli species that naturally supports regional biodiversity.
• • Forms beneficial associations with microorganisms that enhance soil fertility and support nitrogen availability.
• • Its broad canopy offers shade and regulates local microclimates.
• • Its leaf litter enriches the soil and sustains a thriving ground ecosystem.