Ficus is a pan-tropical genus of trees, shrubs and vines occupying a wide variety of ecological niches; most are evergreen, but some deciduous species are endemic to areas outside of the tropics and to higher elevations.Ficus Benjamina commonly known as weeping fig or ficus tree is native to Asia and Australia.Ficus Benjamina commonly known as weeping fig or ficus tree is native to Asia and Australia.It has been found that it is a good air purifier indoors and seems to get rid of harmful gaseous formaldehyde.Ficus Benjamina is the official tee of Bangkok.The Bodhi tree, under which the Buddha achieved enlightenment, is believed by many to have been a Ficus religiosa. The most popular as an indoor tree is the ficus benjamina.
