Ficus populifolia
Ficus populifolia, commonly known as the Poplar-leaf Fig, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This resilient species remains a vital resource for ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Ficus populifolia
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Ultimately, Ficus populifolia 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, Ficus populifolia, is known by the common name Bijaahi in the ff language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ff | Bijaahi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Ficus populifolia, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence has been documented in the nation of Benin, where it grows within local ecosystems. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the territory of Burkina. It also inhabits parts of the Gambia, contributing to its regional prevalence. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes Ghana and the Ivory Coast.
| 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 | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ficus populifolia, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine. The stem serves as the structural foundation of the organism, while the stem bark is often harvested for its specific phytochemical properties. The leaf and the broader collection of leaves are primary sources of bioactive compounds, which are frequently processed into concentrated leaf extracts to enhance their therapeutic efficacy.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ficus populifolia has 21 reported activities identified across 32 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antidiabetic, Antiulcer, Anticonvulsant, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 32
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |