Ficus burtt-davyi
Ficus burtt-davyi, commonly known as the Burtt-Davie fig, is a rare, slow-growing succulent tree native to Baja California. While primarily valued for its unique, sculptural appearance, this resilient species holds potential in ethnobotanical studies, offering intriguing possibilities for traditional medicinal applications within its specialized arid desert ecosystem.
- Scientific name: Ficus burtt-davyi
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ficus, specifically as the species Ficus burtt-davyi.
| 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 specific geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. Within South Tropical Africa, its presence is noted in Mozambique. Moving into the southern reaches, it can be found throughout the Cape Provinces. Additionally, the species is located within the KwaZulu-Natal region of Southern Africa. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit different ecological zones across the south.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ficus burtt-davyi has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, lupeol, lupeol acetate, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ficus burtt-davyi has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |