Ficus asperifolia
Ficus asperifolia, commonly known as the rough-leaved fig, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Widely used in traditional medicine, its leaves and roots possess potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. This plant plays a crucial role in treating various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential in herbalism.
- Scientific name: Ficus asperifolia
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Ficus, specifically as the species Ficus asperifolia.
| 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, Ficus asperifolia, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is notably documented within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, the species can be found growing throughout Burkina Faso. The geographical range also extends to include the nations of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, this medicinal plant is also recorded as being present in Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ficus asperifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardenolides, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardenolides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ficus asperifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ficus asperifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric ulcer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |