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Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Hermon Giant Fennel

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it is a member of the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Ferula and the species Ferula hermonis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily located within the Western Asian region. Its distribution can be traced across the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, it is found within the borders of Türkiye. These specific areas represent the core habitats where the species naturally occurs. Consequently, its presence is concentrated within these particular parts of Western Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Ferula hermonis is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its natural habitat over multiple growing seasons. As a perennial, the plant undergoes a complex developmental cycle that involves establishing a robust root system to support its long-term survival and reproductive efforts. This lifecycle enables the plant to withstand environmental fluctuations, as it can store nutrients during favorable periods to fuel subsequent growth and flowering phases. Unlike annuals or biennials that complete their life cycle in a single season or two, Ferula hermonis maintains a continuous presence in its ecosystem, contributing to the stability of its vegetative structure and ensuring a recurring opportunity for seed production through its perennial growth pattern.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ferula hermonis is characterized by a robust growth habit that is strictly terrestrial in nature, as it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies. As an independent organism, the plant functions without any parasitic relationship, maintaining an independent nutritional strategy rather than being an obligatory or facultative parasite. Its physical structure typically features a sturdy, erect stem and a complex root system adapted to well-drained soil environments. The foliage is characterized by deeply divided, compound leaves, while the reproductive structures consist of large, compound umbels that emerge from the terminal ends of the stems, typical of the Apiaceae family.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ferula hermonis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. BioMed research international
2. Journal of natural products
3. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Chemicals

Ferula hermonis has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ferutinin, Jaeschkeanadiol p-hydroxybenzoate, (+)-alpha-Bisabolol, (1R,3S,8S)-3-ethoxy-8-angeloyloxydauca-4-en-9-one, (1R,4R)-4-hydroxydauca-7-ene-6,9-dione.

Ferutinin

1. Drug research
2. Journal of natural products

Jaeschkeanadiol p-hydroxybenzoate

1. Journal of natural products
2. Planta medica

(+)-alpha-Bisabolol

1. Journal of natural products

(1R,3S,8S)-3-ethoxy-8-angeloyloxydauca-4-en-9-one

1. Journal of natural products

(1R,4R)-4-hydroxydauca-7-ene-6,9-dione

1. Journal of natural products

3,5-Dimethylbenzenemethanol

1. BioMed research international

ALPHA-PINENE

1. BioMed research international

BETA-PINENE

1. BioMed research international

Baccatin III

1. BioMed research international

Flavonoids

1. Biotechnology, biotechnological equipment

Activities

Ferula hermonis has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.

Antiproliferative

1. Planta medica

Conditions

Ferula hermonis has 10 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's disease, Staphylococcus aureus, bacterial infections, breast cancer, colon cancer.

Alzheimer's disease

1. Biotechnology, biotechnological equipment

Staphylococcus aureus

1. Journal of natural products

Bacterial infections

1. Planta medica

Breast cancer

1. BioMed research international

Colon cancer

1. BioMed research international

Erectile dysfunction

1. Drug research

Impotence

1. Drug research

Infectious diseases

1. Biotechnology, biotechnological equipment

Lipid peroxidation

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Osteoporosis

1. Drug research

Preparations

Ferula hermonis has 4 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Ferula hermonis root hexane extract, dried roots, extracts, roots.

Ferula hermonis root hexane extract

1. BioMed research international

Dried roots

1. Journal of natural products

Extracts

1. Biotechnology, biotechnological equipment

Roots

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine