Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semiwarm temperate zone. Resource dispersion influences dispersal evolution of highly. Shanmugarajan and others published ameliorative effect of ficus hispida linn. An unusual feature is the figs which hang on long stems.
Ficus hispida is a small but well distributed species of tropical fig tree. The dense, rounded canopy and gracefully drooping branches of weeping fig made it quite popular as a landscape tree until recently. Brief description amanda spooner, monday september 1999. The genus includes trailing types, bonsai, and of course the indoor ficus tree. Geocarpic syconia are also present on stolons that emerge from the base of the trunk and are recumbent on the ground. Ficus species good sources of natural antioxidant drugs. Studies on in vitro cytotoxicity of ficus hispida leaves. Here, we combine previously published records of the distributions of fig. Among the species of genus ficus, ficus hispida linn. Alkaloid constituents of ficus hispida and their antiinflammatory. Ficus hispida is used by the maaiba indigenous medicine man of manipur, india as an indigenous traditional medicine manandhar, 1995. Pdf pollination biology of ficus hispida in the tropical. Continuing to use this website means you agree to our use of cookies.
Ficus hispida, moraceae, singapore introduction ficus hispida l. Its glossy leaves grow in a variety of colors and patterns. Although roots are not included in diet but combine with. Mar 30, 2017 both species are placed in the genus ficus, subgenus ficus with f. Constituents of the leaves and twigs of ficus hispida. Watson2 introduction this is a huge tree growing to 60 feet tall and 60 to 70 feet wide fig.
During its growing season from spring to fall, weeping fig needs moist soil but should not be kept constantly wet. An overview padmaa m paarakh department of pharmacognosy the oxford college of pharmacy j p nagar, i phase bangalore560 078, karnataka, india email. Trees in disturbed evergreen to semievergreen forests up to 1200 m. Ficus monique is an erect plant with bright, shiny leaves that are crispy and hard at maturity. The fig wasp followers and colonists of a widely introduced fig tree. Ficus species in the human diet have been extensively documented by ethnobotanical field. And even though this cousin of the edible fig is a tropical plant, it survives in a wide variety of conditions. For houseplants, water the plant thoroughly until water comes through the drainage holes. The chemical ecology of seed dispersal in monoecious and. Ficus proves itself a versatile and tough houseplant. They had been given standard pellet diet and water ad libitum throughout the course of the study. Four new alkaloids, ficuhismines ad 14, together with three known ones, were isolated from ficus hispida. Hybrid australian figs archives the figs of australia.
Fh is a valuable plant due to its various pharmacological activities. Ficus repens ficus religiosa bo tree or sacred fig. A new norisoprenoid, ficustriol 1, and the known phenanthroindolizidine alkaloid omethyltylophorinidine 2, were isolated from a chcl3 extract of the leaves and twigs of. It occurs in many parts of asia and as far south east as australia. We propose that ficus hispida be categorised as an exotic plant in an early phase of naturalising in singapore. Ficus hispida in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Moraceae is a remarkable species in the ecosystem of tropical rainforests in xishuangbanna, china. Trunk with lax branches, bark grey, smooth, flaky, young twigs hollow. Request pdf constituents of the leaves and twigs of ficus hispida a new norisoprenoid, ficustriol 1, and the known phenanthroindolizidine alkaloid. For more multimedia, look at ficus hispida on wikimedia commons. Perazasanchez sr, chai hb, shin yg, santisuk t, reutrakul v, farnsworth nr, cordell ga, pezzuto jm, kinghorn ad. General information about ficus hispida fiuhs this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. Konig ex vahl ficus fecunda blume ficus goolereea roxb. Ficus, genus of about 900 species of trees, shrubs, and vines in the family moraceae, many of which are commonly known as figs.
We do not use these to store personal information about you. Ficus racemosa is a tall freestanding monoecious tree, with flowering phenology similar to f. Unlike most ficus trees, this species does not drop leaves. Leaf extract on cyclophosphamideinduced oxidative hepatic injury in rats find, read and. Ficus trees also cannot tolerate low temperatures or drafts. Youll find a form to suit your needs among growth habits ranging from creeping vine to giant tree. Creeping fig ficus plants are climbing plants which are very easy to care and maintain. Like a number of ficus, the leaves are sandpapery to touch. Allow the top layer of soil to dry before watering again. Provides authoritative information on the flora of western australia.
Three extracts alcoholic, hydroalcoholic and aqueous and four fractions nhexane, chloroform, nbutanol and aqueous from the. Constituents of the leaves and twigs of ficus hispida request pdf. Ficus species, moraceae, antioxidant activity, phenolic compounds. They were maintained in standard conditions at room temperature, 605% relative humidity and 12 h lightdark cycle. Besides standard trees, ficus moniques comes in other shapes, such as bushy or topiary forms. Ficus microcarpa is a native of asia and australasia and frequently. In fall and winter when weeping fig isnt growing, reduce watering and allow 1 to 2. The plants are native primarily to tropical areas of east asia. Ficus abutilifolia largeleaved rock fig, rock wild fig ficus altissima council tree ficus aspera variegated clown fig, mosaic fig ficus auriculata, ficus roxburghii elephant ear fig tree, giant indian fig ficus bengalensis, ficus. Ficus plants are one of the most popular foliage plants suitable for growing as ornamental house plants. Accepted 26 july 2008 abstract ficus racemosa linn. A large shrub or small tree, up to 10 15 m tall, all parts hispid, hairs pale brown to white.
Ficus indigo has dark, thick leaves that grow under extremely low light levels. Media in category ficus hispida the following 50 files are in this category, out of 50 total. Traditionally, different parts of the plant have been used in the treatment of ulcers, psoriasis, anemia, piles jaundice, vitiligo, hemorrhage, diabetes, convulsion, hepatitis, dysentery. Volatiles from ficus hispida and their attractiveness to fig wasps. Cold drafts from windows or doors will harm them, so make sure to place them somewhere where drafts will not be an issue. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Small leaves and and wiry like stems will creep anywhere you allow them to. Many are tall forest trees that are buttressed by great spreading roots. Ficus hispida, a short freestanding fig usually found along streams, bears caulicarpous syconia that are yellowishgreen when ripe fig diameter. Flora malesiana series i seed plants volume 17part 2. A small fig of lowland rainforests, is often found along. The extracts of all parts of the plant have been reported to be bitter, cooling, astringent and antidysenteric and to have activity against psoriasis, anemia, piles, jaundice, and hemorrhage.
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