Ferula akitschkensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ferula angustiloba
• Ferula transitoria

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. It is further classified within the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Ferula as Ferula akitschkensis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ferula akitschkensis is characterized by its adaptation to mountainous terrains, where it thrives within specific altitudinal gradients. This species is primarily found in mountain habitats, occupying a vertical distribution that begins at a minimum elevation of 900 m AMSL. It extends across various slopes and terrains up to a maximum elevation of 2100 m AMSL, with its presence most frequently concentrated around a mean elevation of 1500 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

2100 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

900 m AMSL

Habitat :

mountains

Life history

The life history of Ferula akitschkensis is characterized by its nature as a perennial species, allowing it to establish a persistent presence within its natural habitat. As a perennial, the plant undergoes a multi-year developmental cycle, typically spending its initial phases establishing a robust root system before transitioning into reproductive maturity. This lifecycle enables the plant to survive seasonal fluctuations and environmental stresses, ensuring long-term survival and the ability to produce seeds over multiple growing seasons. Through this perennial strategy, the plant can allocate resources between vegetative growth and periodic reproductive efforts, contributing to its stability and persistence in its specific ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ferula akitschkensis is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. The plant typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 1 m to a maximum of 1.5 m, with an average plant height of approximately 1.25 m.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

1.5 m

Plant height mean:

1.25 m

Plant height min:

1 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Ferula akitschkensis is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering period and unique inflorescence dimensions. The flowering process is highly concentrated, with the flowering start and flowering end both occurring during the month of June, though the timing may remain variable depending on environmental conditions. During this reproductive phase, the plant produces inflorescences that are notably small in scale, ranging from a minimum length of 0.005 meters to a maximum length of 0.01 meters.

Flowering time :

Jun

Inflorescence length max:

0.01 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.005 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ferula akitschkensis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed, stem.

Seed

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Stem

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

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.

(E)-2-Nonenal

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Eremophilene

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Geranylacetone

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Isobornyl acetate

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Myristicin

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Terpinen-4-ol

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Preparations

Ferula akitschkensis has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Essential oils, FAEOstm, FAEOu/s.

Essential oils

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Faeostm

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Faeou/s

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry