Ficus benghalensis

Banyan, vada tree, Indian laurel

A large tree with a crown of horizontal branches covering up to 200 m , and supported by aerial roots. Often cultivated as a shade tree. The leaves can be used as fodder.

					As % of dry matter
				DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ca	P	Ref
Fresh leaves, India					9.7	22.6	14.4	2.9	50.4	2.56	0.19	436
							Digestibility (%)
					Animal		CP	CF	EE	NFE	ME	Ref
Leaves					Cattle		21.0	26.0	29.0	65.0	1.55	436