List of storms named Banyan

The name Banyan has been used to name four tropical cyclones in the Western North Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Hong Kong and refers to Ficus microcarpa, a type of tree commonly seen in Southeast China.

Severe Tropical Storm Banyan (2005) (T0507, 07W) – struck Japan
Tropical Storm Banyan (2011) (T1120, 23W, Ramon) – struck the Philippines
Typhoon Banyan (2017) (T1712, 14W) – a strong typhoon that remained out at sea
Tropical Storm Banyan (2022) (T2223, 27W, Queenie) – remained out at sea

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