Ferula communis
Ferula communis, commonly known as giant fennel, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its impressive stature and yellow umbels, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in various medicinal practices for its bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic benefits in pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ferula communis
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Ferula.
| 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 range of occurrence across several distinct European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted within Great Britain. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, it can be found inhabiting the Baleares islands. The species is also documented throughout the territory of France. Furthermore, its distribution extends to the Mediterranean islands of Corse and Sardegna.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ferula communis has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ferulenol, 4-hydroxycoumarins, E-omega-benzoyloxyferulenol, cadinanetriol, caryophyllene oxide.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ferulenol | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxycoumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E-omega-benzoyloxyferulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cadinanetriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chamazulene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferprenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ferula communis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticoagulant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ferula communis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania donovani, Mycobacterium intracellulare, Streptococcus pneumoniae.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania donovani | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium intracellulare | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |