Pohon Ini Hidup dan Bisa Berjalan Selama Ratusan Tahun, Kok Bisa?

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This Tree Lives and Can Walk for Hundreds of Years, How is that Possible?

"In the subcontinent of India's forest, there is an astonishing occurrence known as the phenomenon of 'walking' trees."

In the subcontinent of India's forest, there is a remarkable event known as the "walking" phenomenon in trees. Specifically, the banyan tree, considered sacred in Hinduism, develops its roots into new branches. These roots are flexible and can "crawl" to adjust their position in order to obtain optimal sunlight and nutrients, creating an illusion as if they are moving.

Erin Alvarez and Bart Schutzman, instructors at the Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of Florida, stated that banyan trees have a root history originating from the South Asian region.

Source: IFL Science

"Only one species from India, "Ficus benghalensis", is the native banyan, named after Hindu merchants who conducted business under the shade of this species," he said, as quoted from Howstuff Works.

"Now, this term is commonly used for several species of Ficus that have a similar life cycle and are included in one group of fig species (Urostigma)."

Pohon Ini Hidup dan Bisa Berjalan Selama Ratusan Tahun, Kok Bisa?

The largest banyan tree known as the "Great Banyan" is located in the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanical Garden in Kolkata, India, and has a canopy the size of a Manhattan city block.

The Banyan tree is also known as "strangler fig" because it originates from seeds that fall on other trees and then develop its roots to encircle them.

Although this is a small phenomenon in the world of plants.

When the host tree dies, the banyan tree will send out branch-supporting roots that have a distinctive shape, similar to other trees.

Reach Age 250 to 500 Years

However, unlike the fast movements of animals, the steps of these trees move without haste. With a speed almost invisible to the human eye, they explore the forest floor, respond to the environment, and adapt to the ecosystem. These trees can also reach a very old age, ranging from 250 to 500 years.

"Having Symbolic Meaning"

Apart from its unique biological activities, this tree also holds symbolic meaning. In India, it is known as "Vata-vriksha" and is associated with Yama, the god of death. Therefore, it is often planted near cremation grounds in several villages.

In Hindu teachings, Krishna delivered the sermon of Bhagavad Gita under the banyan tree. The Hindu "tree of the world" depicts the inverted banyan, with its roots in heaven, and its growth penetrating deep into the Earth.

For centuries, this tree has been associated with life, fertility, and resurrection, but when England conquered India, they used this sacred tree to punish rebels.

After achieving independence, the Indian community successfully reclaimed this tree and now consider it as their national tree.

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