Ficus platyphylla
Ficus platyphylla, commonly known as the Broad-leaved Fig, is a versatile medicinal plant prized in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and respiratory issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for developing modern pharmacological treatments.
- Scientific name: Ficus platyphylla
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling into the family Moraceae. Finally, it is identified by 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, known scientifically as Ficus platyphylla, is referred to by various local names depending on the linguistic group. In Fulfulde, it is commonly called Dundeehi, while in Dagbani, it is known as Galinʒiɛɣu, and in Bissa, it is identified as Nkaba.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ff | Dundeehi | Wikidata |
| dag | Galinʒiɛɣu | Wikidata |
| bm | Nkaba | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented across several distinct nations, including Benin and Burkina. Additionally, the species can be found spanning through the territory of Gambia. The range also extends into the coastal areas of Ghana. Finally, the distribution includes the westernmost reaches of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ficus platyphylla, is recognized for its diverse medicinal properties, which are often derived from specific anatomical structures. Among its various components, the stem bark is a particularly significant part used in traditional healing practices. This bark contains bioactive compounds that are extracted to treat various ailments, making it a vital element in the pharmacological application of the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ficus platyphylla has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, cis-vaccenic acid, glycoside, oleic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-vaccenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-13-octadecenoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ficus platyphylla has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticonvulsant, Psychoactive.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Psychoactive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ficus platyphylla has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression, epilepsy, inflammation, pain, psychoses.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| depression | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psychoses | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive dysfunctions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myoclonic jerks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |