Question

Roots of banyan tree which are used for sup
port are called
what is aerial root?​

Answer 1

Aerial roots are roots above the ground. They are almost always adventitious. They are found in diverse plant species, including epiphytes such as orchids, tropical coastal swamp trees such as mangroves, the resourceful banyan trees, the warm-temperate rainforest rata (Metrosideros robusta) and pohutukawa (M. excelsa) trees of New Zealand and vines such as Common Ivy (Hedera helix) and poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans).

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Answer 2

The aerial roots are found coming out from one of the branches that provides complete support. So the roots of thebanyan will be taproot inside the soil. the hanging structures that supportthe banyan tree are called prop roots.