A large tree, small plants or plantlets are found as epiphytic. Leaves ovate, glabrous, shiny apex narrowly acuminate produces a tail, base round to truncate. Plants produce small figs, round in shape, black-purple when ripe. Ripen inflorescence (fruits) are eaten by birds and other wildlife. Ficus religiosa is considered sacred in several religions, including Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism. It is believed to be the tree under which Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, attained enlightenment