Ficus nervosa
Ficus nervosa, commonly known as the Nervosa Fig, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Moraceae family, this species is recognized for its robust foliage and bioactive compounds, which are traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to support overall wellness and vitality.
- Scientific name: Ficus nervosa
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its 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 nervosa, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is called 九丁榕 (zh), 九重吹 (zh-tw), 九丁榕 (zh-cn), and 九丁榕 (zh-hans), while in Malayalam, it is known as ഈച്ചമരം (ml).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 九丁榕 | Wikidata |
| ml | ഈച്ചമരം | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 九重吹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 九丁榕 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 九丁榕 | Wikidata |
| zh | 九重吹 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶九重树 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is widely documented across the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. Its presence also extends to the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the Assam region of the Indian Subcontinent. Collectively, these locations highlight its preference for specific subtropical habitats across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | 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 |
Chemicals
Ficus nervosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Prunetin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Prunetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ficus nervosa has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers, gastric cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, ovarian cancer, urinary bladder cancer.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ovarian cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urinary bladder cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |