Ferula jaeschkeana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Peucedanum jaeschkeanum
• Ferula wolffii
• Ferula jaeschkeana var. parkeriana
• Ferula gangensis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ferula, specifically as the species Ferula jaeschkeana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Asia. In Central Asia, it can be found growing within the territories of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Its range extends into Western Asia, where it is documented in Afghanistan. Furthermore, the species is located in the high-altitude regions of Tibet in China. Finally, its distribution reaches the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within Pakistan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ferula jaeschkeana is defined by its specialized existence within high-altitude environments, specifically thriving in mountainous terrains and shrubberies. This species is strictly adapted to extreme elevations, maintaining a highly specific ecological niche with an elevational range that is consistently centered at 3600 m AMSL. Because its minimum, mean, and maximum elevation values are all recorded at 3600 m AMSL, the plant appears to occupy a very narrow altitudinal band, suggesting a high degree of specialization to the unique climatic and soil conditions found at this specific height in its mountain habitat.

Elevational range max:

3600 m AMSL

Habitat :

mountains, shrubberies

Life history

The life history of Ferula jaeschkeana is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a perennial, the plant undergoes a cyclic development pattern where it establishes a robust root system that stores essential nutrients, enabling it to survive seasonal fluctuations and regrow during favorable periods. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to undergo repeated reproductive cycles, transitioning through various stages of vegetative growth and flowering across several years rather than completing its life cycle within a single season.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ferula jaeschkeana is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. This plant is self-supporting and functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies. In terms of stature, it reaches a mean plant height of 2 m, though individual specimens may vary, with a minimum height recorded at 1 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

2 m

Plant height min:

1 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Ferula jaeschkeana is characterized by a specific flowering window and the development of distinct fruit structures. The flowering period typically begins in May and concludes in June. During this reproductive phase, the plant produces inflorescences that range in length from a minimum of 0.03 m to a maximum of 0.1 m. Following successful pollination, the plant develops fruits with specific dimensional characteristics: the fruit length varies from a minimum of 1.4 cm to a maximum of 2 cm, with an average length of approximately 1.7 cm. Similarly, the fruit width ranges from a minimum of 0.8 cm to a maximum of 1.2 cm, maintaining a mean width of 1 cm.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Jun

Fruit length max:

2 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.7 cm

Fruit length min:

1.4 cm

Fruit width max:

1.2 cm

Fruit width mean:

1 cm

Fruit width min:

0.8 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.1 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.03 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ferula jaeschkeana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.

Rhizome

1. Journal of natural products
2. Planta medica

Chemicals

Ferula jaeschkeana has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CAMPHENE, Chamazulene, EO, azulene, cuminaldehyde.

CAMPHENE

1. Dr. Duke

Chamazulene

1. Dr. Duke

EO

1. Dr. Duke

azulene

1. Dr. Duke

cuminaldehyde

1. Dr. Duke

jaeschkeanadiol

1. Dr. Duke

n-Propyl sec-butyl disulfide

1. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Activities

Ferula jaeschkeana has 28 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelopathic, Analgesic, Antiallergic, Antibacterial, Antihistaminic.

Allelopathic

1. Dr. Duke

Analgesic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiallergic

1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

1. Dr. Duke

Antihistaminic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antileukotriene

1. Dr. Duke

Antilithic?

1. Dr. Duke

Antioxidant

1. Dr. Duke

Antipyretic

1. Dr. Duke

Medicinal Uses

Ferula jaeschkeana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include contraceptive effect.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations