Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Stertblaarvy, Bodhi tree, Bo-tree, Peepul, Sacred fig

Family: Moraceae (Mulberry)

Synonym: Ficus cordata subsp. salicifolia

Distribution: India, Sri Lanka

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: The leaves of this tree move continuously even when the air around is still and no wind is blowing. This phenomenon can be explained due to the long leaf stalk and the broad leaf structure. However, religious minded people in Hindu/Buddhist religion attribute this movement of the leaves to the fact that "devas" or "gods" reside on these leaves and make it move continuously.