Ficus septica
Ficus septica, commonly known as the Septic Fig, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Widely utilized in traditional Ayurvedic and folk medicine, it possesses significant therapeutic properties. Its leaves, bark, and fruits are frequently employed to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Ficus septica
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 family Moraceae, it is classified under the genus Ficus. As a member of this genus, Ficus septica follows a specific evolutionary lineage characterized by its unique botanical structure.
| 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 septica, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 棱果榕 (zh) and 大冇榕 (zh-tw), while in Japanese, it is called オオバイヌビワ (ja). In Indonesia, particularly in the Indonesian (id) and Javanese (jv) languages, it is commonly known as Awar-awar.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 棱果榕 | Wikidata |
| ja | オオバイヌビワ | Wikidata |
| id | Awar-awar | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大冇榕 | Wikidata |
| jv | Awar-awar | Wikidata |
| su | Ki ciat | Wikidata |
| dtp | lintotobou | Wikidata |
| ms | awar-awar | Wikidata |
| mad | Bâr-abâr | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 棱果榕 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. In Eastern Asia, its presence is noted within the Nansei-shoto islands and throughout Taiwan. Moving into the Malesia region, the species can be found inhabiting the island of Borneo. Its range further extends to the island of Jawa, illustrating its adaptability to various tropical environments. Finally, the distribution reaches the Lesser Sunda Islands, completing its presence across these maritime territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ficus septica, is a medicinal species where various components are utilized for their therapeutic potential. The structural integrity of the plant is provided by its sturdy stems, which support the overall growth of the organism. The most significant medicinal value is found in the leaves, which serve as the primary site for bioactive compound accumulation. Specifically, researchers often utilize methanolic leaf extracts to isolate and study the concentrated phytochemicals present within the leaves, demonstrating the importance of these foliage components in traditional and scientific healing practices.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic leaf extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ficus septica has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 10R,13aR-tylocrebrine N-oxide, 10R,13aR-tylophorine N-oxide, 10S,13aR-isotylocrebrine N-oxide, 10S,13aR-tylocrebrine N-oxide, 10S,13aS-isotylocrebrine N-oxide.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 10R,13aR-tylocrebrine N-oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10R,13aR-tylophorine N-oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10S,13aR-isotylocrebrine N-oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10S,13aR-tylocrebrine N-oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10S,13aS-isotylocrebrine N-oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ficuseptamine C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl palmitate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl stearate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myristic acid vinyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ficus septica has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Nephroprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ficus septica has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, breast cancer, cell migration.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cell migration | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |