❖ Common name- Java Fig/ weeping fig

❖Scientific name- Ficus benjamina

❖ Classification-

Kingdom- Plantae

Family- Moraceae

Order- Rosales

❖ Mode of propagation-

To increase the humidity, moisten the soil and place a plastic bag over the pot and cut. At about 25°C, place this in a well-ventilated area away from the sun. The tiny weeping figs are prepared for repotting when new leaves appear, indicating that the propagation process was successful. You can also grow weeping figs from seed. However, since Ficus houseplants don't often bear fruit, you'll have to purchase these seeds. Spread the seeds on an appropriate growing medium and lightly cover them with soil when planting Ficus benjamina. Cover the pot with a plastic bag and maintain a temperature of 21°C to 26°C for the delicate seedlings. Germination takes place between 10 and 42 days.

❖ Uses-

Decoction of leaves taken with oil is used to treat ulcers. Latex and fruit extract are used to treat inflammation, piles Leaves are taken orally to treat malaria. Leaf juice can be used as a bug and flea repellant. A decoction of leaves taken with oil is used to treat ulcers. Indigenous communities in certain parts of the world use the leaves and fruit extract of this plant to treat respiratory and skin conditions. Additionally, leprosy, piles, vomiting, malaria, diseases of the nose, and cancer are treated with it. Insect repellent is another use for its leaves and twigs, in addition to their use as a general tonic.