Ficus glaberrima
Ficus glaberrima, commonly known as the smooth-leaved fig, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions. This resilient species offers significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Scientific name: Ficus glaberrima
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized in the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Ficus as Ficus glaberrima.
| 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 is known by various names depending on the linguistic context, including the Chinese common names 大叶水榕, 大叶水榕, 大叶水榕, 大葉水榕, and 池树.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大叶水榕 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 大叶水榕 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大叶水榕 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大葉水榕 | Wikidata |
| zh | 池树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 万年青 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central areas and the Southeast provinces. Its presence is also noted on the tropical island of Hainan and within the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond China, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the Assam region. Together, these locations highlight the varied ecological range of Ficus glaberrima.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ficus glaberrima has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antioxidant activity.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |