Ficus thonningii
Ficus thonningii, commonly known as the Thonningi fig, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is extensively used in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Ficus thonningii
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed under the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 thonningii, is referred to by various regional names across different linguistic landscapes. In Portuguese, it is commonly called Mulemba, while in Kinyarwanda, it is known as Umuvumu. It is identified as Gewone wildevy in Afrikaans, and carries the names Xirhomberhombe in Tsonga and Dóobaali in Wolof.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Mulemba | Wikidata |
| rw | Umuvumu | Wikidata |
| af | Gewone wildevy | Wikidata |
| ts | Xirhomberhombe | Wikidata |
| wo | Dóobaali | Wikidata |
| dag | Gampiliga | Wikidata |
| bm | Dubalen | Wikidata |
| zh | 微凹榕 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 微凹榕 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 微凹榕 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct tropical and Atlantic regions. Within the Macaronesian islands, its presence is specifically noted in Cape Verde. Moving to the mainland, it is widely spread throughout West Tropical Africa. Its range includes several countries such as Benin, Burkina, and the Gambia. Additionally, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| 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 | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ficus thonningii has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calcium, copper, fat, flavonoids, iron.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copper | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zinc | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ficus thonningii has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ficus thonningii has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, antimalarial, bacterial diseases, diabetes mellitus, mental illnesses.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mental illnesses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urinary tract infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |