About Pilkhan

Scientific Name: Ficus virens

Common Name: Strangler Fig

Ecological Benefits

• • Offers excellent nesting sites for birds due to its strong branches and layered structure.
• • Produces figs that sustain primates, birds and many small mammals throughout the year.
• • Supports pollinators and fruit-eating species, helping maintain healthy ecological cycles.
• • Forms a dense canopy that cools the surroundings and strengthens local microclimates.
• • Adds rich organic matter to the soil through leaf drop, gradually improving soil health.