Ferula alliacea
Ferula alliacea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (78 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ferula alliacea, is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Commonly referred to as garlic fennel, this aromatic plant is celebrated for its pungent, garlic-like scent. Rich in bioactive compounds, it has long been utilized in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Peucedanum Alliacea
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ferula alliaceaSynonyms
- Peucedanum alliacea
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is categorized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification concludes within the genus Ferula.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Ferula |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Ferula alliacea, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the vast landscapes of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is native to the territory of Iran. Because its distribution is so concentrated, it is considered a regional specialist of this particular area. Understanding this narrow habitat is essential for researchers studying its natural ecological requirements.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ferula alliacea has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Byakangelicin, Byakangelicol, EO, Ferulin, Guaiol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Byakangelicin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Byakangelicol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ferulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Guaiol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hinesol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isopimpinellin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phellopterin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Valerianol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Byakangelicin
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Byakangelicol
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EO
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Ferulin
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Guaiol
- Pharmaceutical biology
Hinesol
- Pharmaceutical biology
Isopimpinellin
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Phellopterin
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Valerianol
- Pharmaceutical biology
coumarin
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Activities
Ferula alliacea has 68 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic, Analgesic, Anesthetic, Antiaggregant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiandrogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiappetant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibrucellosic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Kidney) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Prostate) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor
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Allelochemic
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Analgesic
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Anesthetic
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Antiaggregant
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Antiandrogenic
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Antiappetant
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Antibrucellosic
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Anticancer (Kidney)
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Anticancer (Prostate)
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