Please note that this is a trial program and may end. Youll find a form to suit your needs among growth habits ranging from creeping vine to giant tree. Read hypolipidemic and antiatherogenic effect of aqueous extract leaves of ficus glumosa moraceae in rats, experimental gerontology on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available. Care for the ficus bonsai tree retusa ginseng bonsai. Ficus glumosa delile is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus ficus family moraceae. Phytochemical analysis and in vitro antimicrobial and free. Acute and subchronic oral toxicity assessment of the aqueous extract leaves of ficus glumosa del. General information african rock fig is a small to mediumsized tree, usually growing 5 10 metres tall, though it may become a large tree reaching 24 metres and 50cm in diameter.
Moraceae ficus glumosa delile leaves were obtained from muva village in mubi north local government area of adamawa state. Most species prefer perhumid forest, but several are found in areas with a monsoon climate and in teak forest, including locations where the soil dries out. Ficus is a pantropical genus of trees, shrubs, and vines occupying a wide variety of ecological niches. Ceramides and cytotoxic constituents from ficus glumosa del. A copy of the license is included in the section entitled gnu free documentation license. Read hypolipidaemic and haematological evaluation of the hydromethanolic extract of ficus glumosa stem bark in alloxaninduced diabetic rats, journal of complementary and integrative medicine on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. Research article diuretic activity of the aqueous extract. The present study aims to investigate the antikindling and antioxidant activity of the aqueous extract of t. The effect of ethanol extract of african ficus glumosa leaf on liver. Ficus glumosa is a small to mediumsized tree with 5 to 10 m tall. Ficus glumosa in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Pdf ficus glumosa, commonly known as the fig tree or african rock fig is a plant with.
Ficus is one of the most loved bonsai for many reasons. Pdf experiments were carried out to validate the use of f. Chemical investigation of the stem bark of ficus glumosa moraceae yielded. National list of indigenous trees occuring in south africa. Pdf antioxidant and antikindling effect of tapinanthus. The behaviour of moraceae ficus glumosa delile as a. Ficus glumosa belongs to the family moraceae and the genus ficus.
Chemical constituents and protective effect of ficus ingens miq. Aerial roots descend from the branches, touch the ground and take root, eventually forming numerous sturdy trunks which. It is an excellent tree for beginners, as most species of ficus are fast growers, tolerant of most any soil and light conditions, make fine indoor bonsai, and perhaps most importantly, are remarkably forgiving of those just learning bonsai watering techniques. Ceramides and cytotoxic constituents from ficus glumosa. And even though this cousin of the edible fig is a tropical plant, it survives in a wide variety of conditions. The ficus bonsai tree is an indoor bonsai which cannot endure frost. The bark is grey, smooth and becomes cracked in older specimens. Pdf corrosion inhibition and adsorption behaviour for. Ficus benjamina weeping fig page 3 residential planting unless it is used as a hedge or figure 3. Corrosion inhibition and adsorption behaviour for mild steel by ficus glumosa gum in h2so4 solution. Hypolipidaemic and haematological evaluation of the.
The first lesions appear at the young subject during adolescence. Hypolipidemic and antiatherogenic effect of aqueous. See more ideas about ficus, valley nursery and plants. Ormyrus ormyridae leaf petiole leaf bud galls ormyrus species ormyridae have been reared from these petiole leaf bud galls on ficus glumosa, but they may or may not be the primary gall former. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
The proximate composition showed that moisture content of the fresh samples ranged from 68. This study evaluated the subacute antidiabetic, in vivo antioxidant and oral glucose tolerance test ogtt effects of the methanolic extract of ficus glumosa stem bark on alloxaninduced hyperglycaemic rats. The extract produced a timedependent decrease in fasting blood. His return trip to cape town took more than 2 years. This study was aimed at investigating the methanol extract of the stem back of ficus glumosa for. Many medicinal plants showed relative toxicity or were not toxic when administered in acute or subacute treatment in. Proximate and phytochemical composition of some lesser. Permission is granted to copy, distribute andor modify this document under the terms of the gnu free documentation license, version 1. The excess in free fatty acids found in the insulinresistant state and the associated. Ficus glumosa, hibiscus cannabinus, pterocarpus santalinoides, solanum nigrum and vitex doniana consumed in the northern senatorial district of cross river state, nigeria was determined using standard methods. The experiments were performed under the same conditions with two synthetic pharmacological diuretics considered as check furosemide and amiloride hydrochlorothiazide.
The present study was undertaken to isolate gum from the plant of grevillea robusta, to explore its use as a pharmaceutical excipient. The heartshaped or lanceolate, dull green leaves are hairless and leathery, with conspicuous yellow. Enjoy unrestricted access to all content and features, including. Specific bonsai care guidelines for the ficus bonsai. Diuretic activity of the aqueous extract leaves of ficus glumosa del.
Figs are present at some stage of development throughout the year within nearly all populations of ficus, thus ensuring the survival of the fig wasps, which are shortlived after leaving the figs. Ficus glumosa is a fastgrowing tree in arid areas and can even grow much faster in areas where a higher rainfall is experienced. Ficus ingens commonly called fig is a plant of high medicinally values possessing. The ormyrus species could be parasitoids or inquilines of eurytomidae or epichrysomallinae that instigated the gall. Ficus species are common and form an important element of lowland rain forest, both as canopy and understorey trees. The effects of this extract on perfused isolated rabbit ileum were also evaluated. Moraceae article pdf available in journal of the brazilian chemical society 233. It can be kept outside in summer, if temperatures are above 15 degrees c 59f and it needs lots of light full sun is ideal, in the house as well as outside if the tree is exposed to the ultraviolet radiation. Pdf diuretic activity of the aqueous extract leaves of. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
Research article open access evaluation of the inhibition. The gums are common constituents of plants, being used in pharmaceutical and in other various industries due to their abundance in nature, safety and low cost. It if found in most of africa, growing in grit or other well drained soil with some water and some to lots of sun. Ficus glumosa moraceae is a small to properties of f. Pdf effects of ethanol leaf extract of ficus glumosa on fasting. Research article open access evaluation of the inhibition of carbohydrate hydrolysing enzymes, antioxidant activity and polyphenolic content of extracts of ten african ficus species moraceae used traditionally to treat diabetes oyinlola o olaokun1,3, lyndy j mcgaw1, jacobus n eloff1 and vinny naidoo1,2 abstract.
This member of the moraceae family was given this name by alire raffeneau delile in 1826. Ficus species in the human diet have been extensively documented by. The wasp larvae feed on shortstyled female flowers or, in the male figs of the dioecious species, on specialized gall sterile female flowers. Tapinanthus globiferus growing on ficus glumosa is a plant used locally for the treatment of epilepsy. The macerate was filtered through whatman filter paper no. A web site containing information about the flora of zimbabwe. Ficus glumosa belongs to the family moraceae and is commonly called african rock fig. This document is enh411, one of a series of the environmental horticulture department, ufifas extension. Research article diuretic activity of the aqueous extract leaves of ficus glumosa del. Ficus proves itself a versatile and tough houseplant. Acute and subchronic oral toxicity assessment of the. Moreover, they had free access to food pellets from solutes are removed in a. Fig species are characterized by their unique inflorescence and distinctive pollination syndrome, which uses wasp species belonging to the family agaonidae. Leaves of ficus glumosa are used in northern cameroon and southern chad for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, as food and as a stimulant for milk production in both women and animals.
The isolated gum was evaluated for various physicochemical. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. Ficus glumosa delile is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a. Request pdf on researchgate on mar 15, 2015, a kwazo h and others published screening of crude water extract of the stem bark of ficus glumosa. Ficus ingens is an evergreen tree with a briefly deciduous period, is up to 10 m, occasionally higher, with a rounded or spreading crown and with a spread of up to 30 m wide. Atherosclerosis is a disease in which frequency increases with age. Diuretic activity of the aqueous extract leaves of ficus.
Preparation of the aqueous extract of ficus glumosa del. Ficus species also produce white latex like commonly see in the moraceae. Ficus glumosa is indigenous to the tropical and subtropical africa including nigeria sastrava et al. This study was aimed at investigating the methanol extract of the stem back of ficus glumosa for antidiarrhoeal activity using castor oil induced diarrhoea in mice. Media in category ficus glumosa the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total.
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