Ficus hispida
Opposite-leaved fig
Ficus hispida, commonly known as the hairy fig, is a significant medicinal plant found across tropical Asia. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this species are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering valuable insights for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Ficus hispida
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosalales, specifically residing in the family Moraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ficus as the species Ficus hispidas.
| 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 hispida, is recognized by various traditional names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In Malayalam, it is referred to as എരുമനാക്ക് (erumanakku), while in Bengali, it is commonly called কাকডুমুর (kakdumur). In Nepali, the plant is known as डुम्री (dumri), and in Odia, it is identified as କାଠ ଡିମ୍ବିରି (katha dimbiri). Furthermore, in Thailand, it is known by the name มะเดื่อปล้อง (ma-duea plong).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | എരുമനാക്ക് | Wikidata |
| bn | কাকডুমুর | Wikidata |
| ne | डुम्री | Wikidata |
| or | କାଠ ଡିମ୍ବିରି | Wikidata |
| th | มะเดื่อปล้อง | Wikidata |
| hi | कठगूलर | Wikidata |
| zh | 对叶榕 | Wikidata |
| my | ခအောင်းပင် | Wikidata |
| ta | பேய் அத்தி | Wikidata |
| yue | 對葉榕 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across various regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is documented to grow in Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight its significant range across both Chinese and South Asian landscapes.
| 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 |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ficus hispida, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The leaf is one of the most significant parts, often prepared as a decoction or paste to treat skin ailments, inflammation, or digestive issues. Additionally, the fruits of the plant can also be of medicinal interest, contributing to the overall therapeutic profile of the species in different cultural applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ficus hispida has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpinumisoflavone, chlorogenic acid, coumarins, flavonoids, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpinumisoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isowigtheone hydrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ficus hispida has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antihyperglycemic, Antineoplastic, Cardioprotective, Lactagogue.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lactagogue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Purgative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ficus hispida has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, anemia, cancer, convulsion.
- Total uses
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| convulsion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |