Ficus ottoniifolia
Ficus ottotoniifolia, commonly known as the Ottooniifolia Fig, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This resilient species offers significant pharmacological potential for developing modern natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Ficus ottoniifolia
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 ottoniifolia, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Otto's fig, while in Spanish, it is commonly called higuera de Otto. In Portuguese, the species is known as figueira de Otto, and in German, it is referred to as Ottos Feige.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Ficus ottooniifolia, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence has been documented in the nation of Benin. Furthermore, it can be found within the borders of Gambia. The species also inhabits parts of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical range extends to include the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Activities
Ficus ottoniifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |