Ficus ampelos
Ficus ampelos, commonly known as the grapevine fig, is a deciduous climbing shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its large, lobed leaves and edible fruits, this resilient plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally used in folk medicine for its antioxidant properties and potential anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Scientific name: Ficus ampelos
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales. Finally, it resides in the family Moraceae and is identified by the genus Ficus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ficus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In Eastern Asia, its presence is noted in both the Nansei-shoto islands and Taiwan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found in Bangladesh. Its range extends into Indo-China, specifically covering the Nicobar Islands. Finally, the plant is also distributed within Malesia, notably on the island of Borneo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
Activities
Ficus ampelos has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Gastroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |