According to Monier-Williams s.v. plakṣa: “Ficus infectoria (a large and beautiful tree with small white fruit).” A general name for the Ficus religiosa, the kind of tree under which the Buddha attained awakening. See also “Bodhi tree.”

Ficus religiosa or the waved-leaf fig tree, Ficus infectoria.

A general name for the Ficus religiosa under which the buddha attained enlightenment and is therefore also called the Bodhi tree and Bo tree. Variations of the name include pipal, pippal, peepul, and ashwata.

Monier-Williams s.v. plakṣa: “Ficus Infectoria (a large and beautiful tree with small white fruit).”

Ficus infectoria. Full English name: White fruited wavy-leaf fig tree.