Ficus minahassae
Ficus minahassae, commonly known as the Mina Hassae fig, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized in traditional healing. Renowned for its diverse bioactive properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from skin conditions to inflammatory issues, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern ethnobotanical research and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ficus minahassae
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified within the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ficus, specifically as the species Ficus minahassae.
| 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 minahassae, is referred to by the common name Longusei in Indonesian (id).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| id | Longusei | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the Malesian botanical region. It can be found growing naturally on the island of Borneo. Additionally, its habitat extends to the various islands located within the Philippines. The species is also documented to occur in the Sulawesi region. Consequently, these areas represent the primary locations where this medicinal plant is distributed.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ficus minahassae, possesses various anatomical components that contribute to its medicinal profile. The large, glossy green leaves are a primary feature, often utilized in traditional practices for their specific bioactive properties. Additionally, the bark of the tree serves as another significant part, containing various compounds that are frequently studied or used in herbal applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ficus minahassae has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Thrombolytic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thrombolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |