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Ferula glabrifolia

Ferula glabrifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Ferula glabrifolia, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Native to specific arid regions, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its complex phytochemical profile. Researchers study its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in treating various inflammatory and medicinal conditions.

Family
Apiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Ferula Racemifera · Dorema Glabrum

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ferula glabrifolia

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Ferula and the species Ferula glabrifolia.

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 range centered within the mountainous regions of the Near East. Its distribution is primarily identified within the Caucasus, specifically concentrated in the Transcaucasus area. Furthermore, the species extends its presence into Western Asia, where it is found across Iran. These regions provide the unique environmental conditions necessary for its natural occurrence. Consequently, the habitat of Ferula glabrifolia is limited to these distinct territories.

Region Area Source
Caucasus Transcaucasus WCVP
Western Asia Iran WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Ferula glabrifolia, is a species within the Apiaceae family that is often studied for its various phytochemical properties. In terms of its morphology and traditional uses, the roots are the primary plant parts of interest, as they often contain the concentrated secondary metabolites and essential compounds used in medicinal preparations. These underground structures serve as the storage organs for the plant, accumulating the bioactive substances that define its therapeutic potential.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
root Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Ferula glabrifolia has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid, Astragalin, Azerin G, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Cynarin.

Chemicals reported in Ferula glabrifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Astragalin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Azerin G 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cynarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Daucosterol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Elemicin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoquercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kopetdaghin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kopetdaghin B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Astragalin

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Azerin G

  1. Fitoterapia

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Cynarin

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Daucosterol

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Elemicin

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Isoquercetin

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Kopetdaghin A

  1. Fitoterapia

Kopetdaghin B

  1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Ferula glabrifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiprotozoal, Diuretic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antiprotozoal Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Diuretic Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆