Ficus maxima
Amäk wäm
Ficus maxima, commonly known as the Giant Fig, is a majestic tropical tree celebrated for its impressive size and medicinal versatility. Renowned in traditional healing, its various parts—including leaves, bark, and sap—offer potent bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues across diverse cultures.
- Scientific name: Ficus maxima
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Northern America
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, it is classified under the family Moraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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 maxima, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Arabic, it is called تيin أكبر (ar) and in its Sinai dialect as تيin اكبر (arz). Among English-speaking communities or specific local contexts, it may be identified as amäk wäm (en), amate (en), or caxinguba (en).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | تين أكبر | Wikidata |
| arz | تين اكبر | Wikidata |
| en | amäk wäm | Wikidata |
| en | amate | Wikidata |
| en | caxinguba | Wikidata |
| en | hicatee fig | Wikidata |
| en | higillo | Wikidata |
| en | higueron | Wikidata |
| en | maja | Wikidata |
| en | matapal | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Ficus maxima, exhibits a wide-ranging presence across the diverse landscapes of Mexico. It can be found throughout the central regions, occupying the heart of the country. Its distribution also extends into the northeast, where it adapts to the specific local climates. Furthermore, the species is established in the gulf areas and spreads across the northwest territories. Finally, its geographical footprint reaches the southwest, completing its broad coverage of the Mexican terrain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ficus maxima has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, loliolide, lupeol, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loliolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pygenic acid A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ficus maxima has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ficus maxima has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gingivitis, snake bites.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gingivitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snake bites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |