Ferula cupularis
Ferula cupularis, commonly known as a member of the Apiaceae family, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific arid regions, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing remedies.
- Scientific name: Ferula cupularis
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 is situated in the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Specifically, Ferula cupularis is a member of the 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 possesses a highly specific and localized geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the vast landscapes of Western Asia. Specifically, its presence is documented within the borders of Iran. This indicates that the species thrives under the unique environmental conditions offered by this particular region. Consequently, its natural habitat is confined to this single major territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ferula cupularis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include elemicin, flavonoids, limonene, phellandrene.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| elemicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phellandrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ferula cupularis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include ulcer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |