Ficus religiosa

Peepul, bo tree

Large glabrous tree with leathery, shining, broad-based, pointed leaves. Commonly grown as an avenue tree. The leaves and branches are extensively lopped for fodder.

					As % of dry matter
				DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ca	P	Ref
Fresh leaves, India					9.0	15.9	20.0	2.7	52.4	2.97	0.21	436
Fresh leaves and
twigs, Pakistan				50.5	11.7	26.1	15.3	2.9	44.0	3.69	0.27	230
							Digestibility (%)
					Animal		CP	CF	EE	NFE	ME	Ref
Leaves					Cattle		59.0	22.0	36.0	52.0	1.42	436
Browse					Cattle		55.0	19.0	46.0	37.0	1.15	230