Mountain Fig

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Mountain Fig

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ficus carica var. johannis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 Ficus johannis, it represents a specific medicinal species within this diverse botanical lineage.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions within Central and Western Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is documented in Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Moving toward Western Asia, the species can also be found in Afghanistan. Furthermore, its range extends into the territory of Iran. These locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive within these specific Asian landscapes.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ficus johannis is characterized by its specific distribution across varied altitudinal gradients within its native habitats. This species thrives within a defined elevational range, typically found at altitudes starting from a minimum of 500 m AMSL and extending up to a maximum of 2400 m AMSL. This vertical distribution suggests an adaptability to diverse microclimates, ranging from lower-altitude subtropical environments to higher, cooler montane zones. Such a broad elevational span indicates that the plant can tolerate varying levels of temperature fluctuations and atmospheric pressures, which influences its role within different forest strata and ecosystem niches.

Elevational range max:

2400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

500 m AMSL

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ficus johannis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Fruit

1. Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications

Activities

Ficus johannis has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Antifungal

1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Antimicrobial

1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Antioxidant

1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Conditions

Ficus johannis has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia.

Diabetes mellitus

1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Hyperglycemia

1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Preparations

Ficus johannis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract.

Aqueous extract

1. Environmental science and pollution research international
2. Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications