Ferula akitschkensis
Ferula akitschkensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Ferula akitschkensis, is a resilient medicinal herb native to the high-altitude regions of Central Asia. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological potential, this plant contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments, offering promising therapeutic properties for modern research and herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Seed · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ferula Angustiloba · Ferula Transitoria
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ferula akitschkensisSynonyms
- Ferula angustiloba
- Ferula transitoria
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Ferula as Ferula akitschkensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ferula | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Central Asia and East Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is documented across the vast landscapes of Kazakhstan. It can also be found growing within the mountainous territories of Kirgizstan. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the eastern part of the continent. Specifically, it is located within the Xinjiang region of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ferula akitschkensis, is characterized by its structural complexity, featuring prominent stems that serve as the primary support for its flowering architecture. The reproductive structures are organized into characteristic umbels, which are compound inflorescences that cluster the flowers together. Once pollination occurs, these umbels develop into specialized seeds, which represent the essential reproductive components of the species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| seed | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ferula akitschkensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-2-Nonenal, Eremophilene, Geranylacetone, Isobornyl acetate, Myristicin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-2-Nonenal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eremophilene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Geranylacetone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isobornyl acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myristicin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpinen-4-ol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(E)-2-Nonenal
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Eremophilene
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Geranylacetone
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Isobornyl acetate
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Myristicin
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Terpinen-4-ol
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oils | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAEOstm | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAEOu/s | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |