Ficus pertusa
Ficus pertusa, commonly known as a medicinal fig, is a versatile plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from skin conditions to digestive issues. This resilient species offers significant pharmacological potential for modern botanical research and medicine.
- Scientific name: Ficus pertusa
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, the medicinal species is identified by its genus, Ficus, and its specific name, pertusa.
| 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, scientifically known as Ficus pertusa, is known by the common name 孔榕 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 孔榕 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of Mexico. It can be found throughout the central part of the country in Mexico Central. Additionally, the species inhabits the vast landscapes of Mexico Northeast. Its presence also extends into the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the plant is documented in both the Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest regions.
| 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 | Central American Pacific Is. | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ficus pertusa, is often utilized in traditional medicinal practices where various components are studied for their therapeutic potential. Among its different anatomical structures, the bark is a significant part of the plant that may be harvested for its specific chemical properties. In many species within the Ficus genus, the bark contains bioactive compounds that are extracted to treat various ailments, making it a key element of interest for ethnobotanical research.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ficus pertusa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |