Ficus tikoua
Ficus tikoua · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ficus tikoua, scientifically known as Ficus tikoua, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, this species is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammation and infections. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers exciting potential for developing new natural pharmacological treatments.
- Family
- Moraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ficus Bonatii · Ficus Nigrescens
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ficus tikouaSynonyms
- Ficus bonatii
- Ficus nigrescens
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Moraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, its presence is documented throughout the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the high-altitude region of Tibet. Beyond China, its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Together, these locations illustrate the wide ecological adaptability of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ficus tikoua has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Baihuaqianhuoside, Icariin, Kievitone, RUTIN, isorhamnetin-3-O-glucoside.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Baihuaqianhuoside | Carbohydrate research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Icariin | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kievitone | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin-3-O-glucoside | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringetin-3-o-glucoside | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ficus tikoua has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ficus tikoua has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Liver Fibrosis, diabetes mellitus, jaundice, oral glucose tolerance.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Liver Fibrosis | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral glucose tolerance | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 75% ethanol extract | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract | Carbohydrate research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extracts | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |