Ficus craterostoma
Ficus craterostoma, commonly known as the crater-mouth fig, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to arid regions. Renowned for its unique morphology, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional practitioners utilize various parts of this species to treat diverse ailments, showcasing its vital role in natural healing and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Ficus craterostoma
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ficus, which includes the species Ficus craterostoma.
| 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 is widely distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the country of Burkina. Additionally, its range extends into Ghana and Guinea. The species is also present within the borders of Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical presence includes Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Activities
Ficus craterostoma has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |