Ficus fistulosa
Ficus fistulosa, commonly known as the hollow-stemmed fig, is a significant tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its distinctive morphology, this species plays a vital role in forest ecosystems. Beyond its ecological importance, it holds traditional medicinal value, utilized in various cultures to treat diverse ailments.
- Scientific name: Ficus fistulosa
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic details place it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosaleles, specifically within the family Moraceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 fistulosa, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is called 水同木 (zh) and 水同木 (zh-tw), while in Arabic, it is known as تين أجوف (ar). Regional names also include মন ডিমৰু (as) in Assamese and Beunying (su) in Sundanese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 水同木 | Wikidata |
| ar | تين أجوف | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 水同木 | Wikidata |
| as | মন ডিমৰু | Wikidata |
| su | Beunying | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 水同木 | Wikidata |
| id | Benying | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 水同木 | Wikidata |
| ace | Ara uteuen | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 豬母乳 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Asia. In China, it is commonly found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. Its presence extends further east to the island of Taiwan within the Eastern Asia region. Additionally, the species can be located within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the area of Assam. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ficus fistulosa, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are often collected and processed to extract bioactive compounds believed to possess therapeutic properties. In many herbal formulations, the leaf extracts are employed for their potential healing benefits, making them a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ficus fistulosa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl alcohol, 3,4-dihydro-6,7-dimethoxyisocarbostyril, aurantiamide acetate, indole-3-carboxaldehyde, verrucarin L acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-dihydro-6,7-dimethoxyisocarbostyril | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aurantiamide acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole-3-carboxaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verrucarin L acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ficus fistulosa has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV, Plasmodium falciparum, hepatitis C virus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis C virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |