This is a very rare plant introduced to Sri Lanka as a worship tree. The plant is same appearance as Sacred bo Tree but not a subspecies of sacred Bo Tree that bename as scientific name "Ficus religiosa". However two are in same genus Ficus The plant is a sub species of Ficus rumphii that hybrid with Ficus variegata plant. Some Asian countries, the plant cultivate as a ornamental tree. In Sri lanka, the plant is found only at Aththanagalla Raja Maha Viharaya (temple) in western province*.
- Ficus rumphii variegata has two species. One has Yellow margin leaves and other one has white margin leaves. So called this plant as "Yellow Line Variegated Ficus"
Leaves of Ficus rumphii
SLF 0000Common Classification Common Names Yellow Line Variegated Ficus, White Peepal Sinhala Name Sudu Bodhiya Scientific Classification Family Moraceae Genus Ficus Scientific Name Ficus rumphii Synonym Ficus affinior Ecology Category Ornamental Growth Habit Tree Duration Perennial Origin Introduced Status Cultivate Property Culinary / Edible Yes Use as Herb No Other Use Worship Poisoned / Toxin No
