Ficus grossularioides var. grossularioides
Ficus grossularioides var. grossularioides, commonly known as the Gooseberry Fig, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to arid regions. Renowned for its unique fruit and versatile foliage, this species is utilized in traditional practices to treat various ailments, offering valuable phytochemical properties for holistic wellness and botanical research.
- Scientific name: Ficus grossularioides var. grossularioides
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 and the family Moraceae, it is classified under the genus Ficus as the variety grossularioides.
| 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 broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia. In the Indo-China region, its presence is specifically noted within Thailand. The species is also widely distributed throughout the Malesia zone, including the island of Borneo. Furthermore, it can be found across various parts of the Indonesian archipelago, specifically in Jawa and Sumatera. Finally, its range extends into the Malay Peninsula, covering the area of Malaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ficus grossularioides var. grossularioides, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves, stems, and fruits, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By focusing on the aerial parts, practitioners can harvest the most accessible and potent elements of the plant for various medicinal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ficus grossularioides var. grossularioides has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |