Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semiwarm temperate zone. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. The role of wild edible plants in household food security among transitioning huntergatherers. In nature it is endemic to the philippines, especially the island of luzon. To assess the antioxidant activity of ficus pseudopalma blanco moraceae f. To assess the antioxidant activity of ficus pseudopalma. Moraceae dracaena fig, palmleaf fig, philippine fig origin. The genus is remarkable for the peculiar arrangement by which crossfertilization is effected through the agency of insects. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. Ficus pseudopalma blanco b tabuyog sulamyog 20 30 0. Jackfruit, breadfruit, cecropia, and mulberry also belong to this family. Therefore this study was undertaken to back up its ethnobotanical uses while intensively evaluating the antioxidative. The objective of this publication is to list the common fig plants used in landscaping and.
Philippines large shrub 510 ft full sun semishade regular water. Meaning, importance and medicinal value family moraceae. Click on names to expand them, and on p for plants profiles. Ficus pseudopalma is a small, usually unbranched or sparingly branched shrub or tree that can grow up to 8 metres tall451. Ficus is a genus of about under the family moraceae, containing approximately 750 species of fig trees, 150 shrubs and vines native throughout the. Watson2 introduction this is a huge tree growing to 60 feet tall and 60 to 70 feet wide fig. Ficus is a pantropical genus of trees, shrubs and vines occupying a wide variety of ecological niches.
The new shoots of the plant are eaten as a type of vegetable, and there are a number of traditional. Development of an enriched lubilubi ficus pseudopalma. Oct 26, 2014 this attractive ficus is growing at mounts botanical garden in west palm beach florida. Many other ficus species are commonly cultivated, but this. Ficus definition, etymology and usage, examples and related. Ficus prolixa fig ficus pumila climbingfig ficus racemosa clustertree ficus religiosa. Based on urbs and vicus it was developed as a model for optimising energy systems of factories. It was probably native from syria westward to the canary islands. Ficus definition, any of numerous chiefly tropical trees, shrubs, and vines belonging to the genus ficus, of the mulberry family, having milky sap and large, thick or stiff leaves, including the edible fig, the banyan, and many species grown as ornamentals. Ficus syntax theme light version a high contrast theme inspired by figs. Sep 21, 2017 ficus pumila is a member of the genus ficus. Niyogniyogan, ficus pseudopalma philippine herbal medicine an illustrated compliation of philippine medicinal plants by godofredo stuart, including botanical information, chemical properties and folkloric uses.
This study aimed to extract and identify the phytochemicals from the leaves of the ficus pseudopalma blanco, and to evaluate the antiinflammatory activity of the leaf. The section is centred on new guinea where nineteen species occur and f. Pdf ethnobotanical survey and nutritional composition of ficus. There is a trellislike sculpture of fine striations on the pinkish surface. Ficus pseudopalma blanco is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus ficus family moraceae. Ficus definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Ficus definition is any of a genus ficus of chiefly tropical trees, shrubs, and woody vines of the mulberry family that have deciduous or evergreen leaves, often begin life as epiphytes, and include some such as f. Economic importance ficus altissima is cultivated as an ornamental and as a host for laccifer lacca 10. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Pdf assessment of the antiurolithiatic and antioxidant.
Pdf antiinflammatory potential of ficus pseudopalma. Much of it has been made available to download from the internet, 701. The plant is quite finicky it is sensitive to cold, small changes in light or relocation. Ficus ficus is found in the indian ocean and the west pacific. Ficus pumila is also known as the creeping fig plant, because of the aerial rootlets along its stem that anchor themselves to trellises, arbors or walls. It is known to be invasive in cuba oviedo prieto et al. Classification for kingdom plantae down to genus ficus l. Ficus definition, etymology and usage, examples and. Ficus pseudopalma, dracaena fig, palmleaf fig, philippine fig. Ficus normally brings to mind the ubiquitous houseplant ficus benjamina or the edible fig ficus carica. Assessment of the antiurolithiatic and antioxidant properties. This research is focused on the development and acceptability of an enriched lubilubi ficus pseudopalma noodle utilizing its puree as indigenous ingredients. Based on urbs and vicus it was developed as a model for optimising energy systems of factories publication. Ficus pseudopalma in the germplasm resources information network grin, u.
The roots of ficus grossularioides have been traditionally used in malaysia to. The plants database includes the following 35 species of ficus. Ficus comes in standalone light and dark variants see further info below. Many are tall forest trees that are buttressed by great spreading roots. Collectively known as figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the warm temperate zone. Ficus pseudopalma is a species of fig known by the common names philippine fig, dracaena fig. Effect of ficus grossularioides root extracts asian journal of. Continuing to use this website means you agree to our use of. A small fruit tree ficus carica with large leaves, known from the remotest antiquity. Ficus palmata icebox icebox hardy palmate fig for sale. There are over 1,000 members of this botanical genus, including ficus elastica rubber tree and ficus bejamina weeping fig. The large purple figs are the size of tangerines and have a sweet, dark inner pulp.
Common name weeping fig scientific name ficus benjamina. Although ficus icebox is usually a dieback perennial in our climate, it survived 7 degrees f, unprotected, to regrow to 12 tall x 18 wide the following summer. Ficus, genus of about 900 species of trees, shrubs, and vines in the family moraceae, many of which are commonly known as figs. General information ficus pseudopalma is a small, usually unbranched or sparingly branched shrub or tree that can grow up to 8 metres tall. Niyogniyogan, ficus pseudopalma philippine herbal medicine an illustrated compliation of philippine medicinal plants by godofredo stuart, including botanical. Ficus ficus is found in the indian ocean and the west pacific description. This attractive ficus is growing at mounts botanical garden in west palm beach florida. The fruit of a fig tree, which is of round or oblong shape, and of various colors. Palmleaf fig, philippine fig, draceana fig ficus pseudopalma. Auriculisperma of the solomon islands and connects with the origin of sect. To investigate the cytotoxic and apoptotic activities of ficus pseudopalma fp blanco leaf extracts against normal human fse cells and human prostate prst2 cancer cell line. An opensource model for optimal design and operation of industrial energy systems, energy, 121 2017, 803821.
Often called the mulberry family, moraceae consists of about 40 genera and species of trees, shrubs, lianas, or rarely herbs, nearly all with milky sap, and mainly of tropical or subtropical origin university of hawaii, 2014. Oct 08, 2006 view picture of palmleaf fig, philippine fig, draceana fig ficus pseudopalma at daves garden. Assessment of the antiurolithiatic and antioxidant properties of ficus pseudopalma blanco leaves moraceae. Antiproliferative and apoptotic effects of ficus pseudopalma blanco moraceae against hepatocarcinoma hepg2. It occurs on the eyelids, chin, tongue, anus, or reproductive organs. The level of acceptability was determined to find out the degree of acceptance of the noodles among consumers. A favourable zone for weeping figs is temperate, and when grown outdoors, it can become very large. Noodles were developed and enriched using lubilubi leaves. Ficus ficus is an unusual shaped thin shell being somewhat pearshaped with a long narrow aperture and four whorls. Ficus pseudopalma is an endemic species of fig found in the. Ficus pseudopalma fiuppoverview eppo global database. We do not use these to store personal information about you.
When we think of ficus banyan trees, we often think of large trees. Severe leaf drop in ficus benjamina caused by lack of soil moisture this ficus benjamina plant grown in a 40gallon container suffered from lack of moisture due to insufficient amount of water applied each time. The most prevalent colours are variants of magenta, violet, green, yellow, and cyan. Fig olympian ficus carica first discovered in olympia, washington, olympian fig tree bears fruit at an early age and has an abundant early first crop. A potted ficus plant with slender, winding stems and a thick bush of leaves on top is potted in a terracotta pot. Ficus pseudopalma is a shrub growing erect with a naked unbranched stem topped with a cluster of leaves to give it the appearance of a palm. General information about ficus pseudopalma fiupp this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Ficus pseudopalma, dracaena fig, palmleaf fig, philippine. Ficus is a genus of about 800 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes, and hemiepiphytes in the family moraceae. Melvin wong department of tropical plant and soil sciences. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about palmleaf fig, philippine fig, draceana fig ficus pseudopalma supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves gard.
Ficus is actually a large genus of tropical plants over 800 species that includes a few coldhardy members such as the edible fig, the vining fig ficus pumila and a few others. Suppressive effect of the hotwater extract of ficus pseudopalma. Ficus icebox is a plant delights selection from a chris chadwell seed collection cc6807 at 6,900 elevation in kumaon, india. In fact, some taxonomists regard ficus palmata as a possible ancient parent of our current edible fig. An antioxidant triterpene in ficus pseudopalma blanco. The most widespread species are among the most advanced. Fp leaves were extracted with 95 % ethanol, and partitioned with chloroform, ethylacetate, and water. Ficus pseudopalma philippine fig ficus pumila creeping fig syn. While the fruits can also be used as a laxative and bladder curative, we value ficus palmata icebox more as a large, boldleaf, tropical accent specimen for the warm temperate garden. The plants are native primarily to tropical areas of east asia.
Ficus repens ficus religiosa bo tree or sacred fig. Pdf antiproliferative and apoptotic effects of ficus. Suppressive effect of the hotwater extract of ficus pseudopalma blanco leaves on the postprandial increase in blood glucose level in mice. Pdf suppressive effect of the hotwater extract of ficus.
Title asean tropical plant database publication author. Palmleaf fig, philippine fig, draceana fig ficus pseudopalma by jnana oct 8, 2006 9. Cytotoxicity and apoptotic activity of ficus pseudopalma. The presence of terpenoid lupeol and flavonoid quercetin was determined through high performance. Ficuses definition of ficuses by the free dictionary. Ficus altissima occurs naturally in guangdong, guangxi, hainan, sichuan, yunnan,10194 and is cultivated in fujian84. The tree can be also kept as a houseplant, though ficus benjamina cultivation isnt that easy, making their popularity strange. Niyogniyogan ficus pseudopalma herbal medicinal therapy.
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