Ficus obtusiuscula
Ficus obtusiuscula, commonly known as the obtuse-leaved fig, is a versatile tropical shrub valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Exploring its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential offers fascinating insights into natural healing and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Ficus obtusiuscula
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized within the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, 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, Ficus obtusiuscula, is known by various regional names across different linguistic landscapes. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Small-leaved Fig, while in Chinese, it is known as the Xiao Ye Wu (小叶乌). In Vietnamese, the species is identified as Cây Sung Mỹ, and in Malay, it is called Pokok Sung.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence throughout the various regions of Brazil. Its distribution covers the expansive territories of Brazil North and Brazil Northeast. Additionally, it can be found growing across the regions of Brazil West-Central and Brazil Southeast. The species also extends its reach into the southern parts of the country, specifically within Brazil South. Consequently, this medicinal plant is widely dispersed across almost every major geographical zone in Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ficus obtusiuscula has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, coumarins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ficus obtusiuscula 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ficus obtusiuscula has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |