Ficus saussureana
Ficus saussureana, commonly known as the medicinal fig, is a versatile plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammation and digestive ailments. This species offers significant therapeutic potential, serving as a vital resource in natural medicine and ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Ficus saussureana
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Moraceae, it is classified 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, known scientifically as Ficus saussureaana, is referred to by the common name Awayo in the ha language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ha | Awayo | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the region of West Tropical Africa. Its presence is documented in several key nations, including Ghana and Guinea. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the borders of the Ivory Coast. The species also inhabits the tropical landscapes of Liberia. Finally, its geographical range extends into the territory of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | 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 | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Activities
Ficus saussureana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ficus saussureana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, malaria.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |