Ficus vasta

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Sycomorus dahro
• Ficus vasta var. velutina
• Ficus dahro
• Ficus vasta var. glabrescens
• Ficus callabatensis
• Ficus socotrana
• Ficus rivae
• Ficus hararensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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, it is classified under the family Moraceae and the genus Ficus. Together, these taxonomic ranks identify Ficus vasta as a specific member of the fig family.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the Northeast Tropical Africa region. Its specific distribution includes the nations of Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. Additionally, the species can be located on the island of Socotra. The plant is also documented to grow within the borders of Somalia. Together, these areas define the core geographical range for Ficus vasta.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Ficus vasta is characterized by its nature as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish a long-term presence in its ecosystem. As a perennial species, it does not undergo the rapid, single-season cycle seen in annuals or the two-year cycle of biennials; instead, it invests significant energy into structural longevity and sustained physiological processes. This enduring lifecycle enables the plant to develop extensive root systems and robust woody frameworks, facilitating survival through varying environmental conditions and seasonal shifts. Over its extended lifespan, the plant undergoes continuous vegetative growth and periodic reproductive phases, ensuring its long-term stability and ability to contribute to its habitat over many years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ficus vasta is characterized by its robust growth form as a large, woody tree, capable of reaching an average height of approximately 25 m. As a terrestrial organism, it maintains an independent life cycle rather than functioning as a parasite or an epiphyte. The plant is structurally self-supporting, exhibiting a stable growth habit that does not rely on climbing mechanisms such as vines or lianas.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

25 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ficus vasta has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Fruit

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Ficus vasta has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cycloartenol, Lupeol acetate.

Cycloartenol

1. Future science OA

Lupeol acetate

1. Future science OA

Activities

Ficus vasta has 8 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.

Antioxidant

1. Future science OA
2. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Antibacterial

1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Antidiabetic

1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Antifungal

1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Antimicrobial

1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Antiulcer

1. Future science OA

Antiurease

1. Future science OA

Thrombolytic

1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Ficus vasta has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations