Ficus sarmentosa var. thunbergii
Ficus sarmentosa var. thunbergii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Ficus sarmentoosa var. thubergii, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing systems. Often found in tropical regions, this variety possesses unique bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized for its potential therapeutic effects, offering natural remedies for various ailments through its diverse phytochemical constituents.
- Family
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- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ficus sarmentosa var. thunbergiiDistribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of Eastern Asia. Its natural range extends across the islands of Japan, including the specific region of Nansei-shoto. It is also widely distributed throughout the Korean Peninsula. Furthermore, the species is frequently located within the southeastern regions of China. Collectively, these areas define the specific geographical footprint of this medicinal variety.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ficus sarmentosa var. thunbergii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
betulinic acid
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Activities
Ficus sarmentosa var. thunbergii has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimelanomic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthelmintic
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AntiHIV
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Antibacterial
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Anticancer
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Anticarcinomic
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Antiedemic
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Antiinflammatory
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Antileukemic
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Antimalarial
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Antimelanomic
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