Ficus drupacea
Mysore fig
Ficus drupacea, commonly known as the Cluster Fig, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its nutrient-rich fruits and bioactive leaves, it is traditionally used to treat digestive ailments, inflammation, and skin conditions. This resilient species offers significant therapeutic potential in holistic healthcare practices.
- Scientific name: Ficus drupacea
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Moraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ficus drupacea, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 枕果榕 (zh-hans), 毛果枕果榕 (zh-hant), 毛果枕果榕 (zh-hk), or simply 枕果榕 (zh). Additionally, in the Malayalam language, it is commonly known as കല്ലാൽ (ml).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 枕果榕 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 毛果枕果榕 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 毛果枕果榕 | Wikidata |
| zh | 枕果榕 | Wikidata |
| ml | കല്ലാൽ | Wikidata |
| kn | ಗೋಣಿಮರ | Wikidata |
| su | Kiara wunuk | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 枕果榕 | Wikidata |
| en | Mysore fig | Wikidata |
| en | drupe fig | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions in Asia. In China, its distribution spans the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is documented to occur within the borders of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the plant's broad ecological range across southern and eastern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Ficus drupacea, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. In traditional medicinal practices, the root powder is often prepared and administered to address specific ailments, leveraging the concentrated compounds found within the plant's underground structure. Additionally, the fruit serves as another significant part of the plant, offering its own unique set of nutritional and medicinal benefits.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root powder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ficus drupacea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, polyunsaturated fatty acids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyunsaturated fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |