Ficus maclellandii
Ficus maclellandii, commonly known as the Indian Laurel or Banyan fig, is a versatile medicinal plant highly valued in traditional Ayurvedic practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, its leaves, bark, and fruit are utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations and respiratory conditions.
- Scientific name: Ficus maclellandii
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 family Moraceae, it is classified 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 maclellandii, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified as 瘤枝榕, a name that remains consistent across different regional standards including zh, zh-hans, zh-cn, and zh-tw. In the German language, it is commonly known as Ficus maclellandi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 瘤枝榕 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 瘤枝榕 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 瘤枝榕 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 瘤枝榕 | Wikidata |
| de | Ficus maclellandi | Wikidata |
| es | Ficus maclellandi | Wikidata |
| it | Ficus maclellandi | Wikidata |
| fr | Ficus maclellandi | Wikidata |
| bg | Ficus maclellandi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several key regions across Asia. Within China, its presence is primarily concentrated in the South-Central areas. The Indian Subcontinent serves as a major habitat, with specific populations located in Assam, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Cambodia. Together, these locations highlight the wide ecological spread of Ficus maclellandii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Indian Laurel or Bawin, is utilized in traditional medicine primarily through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the lush green leaves and the woody stems, contain various bioactive compounds that contribute to its therapeutic properties. In many herbal practices, the leaves are harvested from the aerial parts to prepare decoctions or infusions, leveraging the plant's natural constituents for their medicinal benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ficus maclellandii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ficus maclellandii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |