Ferula kopetdagi

Ferula kopetdagi · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Ferula kopetdagi, is a rare medicinal herb endemic to the Kopet Dag mountains. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Researchers study its unique chemical profile to explore potential therapeutic applications in pharmacology, particularly for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Family
Apiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Dorema Kopetdaghense

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ferula kopetdagi

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 and the genus Ferula. Specifically, it is identified by the scientific name Ferula kopetdagi.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Apiaceae
Genus Ferula

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within two distinct regions of Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is recorded within the borders of Turkmenistan. Moving toward Western Asia, the species is also found throughout parts of Iran. These specific territories represent the primary natural habitats where the plant can be located. Consequently, its distribution is limited to these particular mountainous or arid zones across the two regions.

Region Area
Central Asia Turkmenistan
Western Asia Iran

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Ferula kopetdagi 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 root.

Plant parts reported in Ferula kopetdagi
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Current medical mycology
  2. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Ferula kopetdagi has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include DICHLOROMETHANE, ETHYL ACETATE, Kopetdaghin A, Kopetdaghin B, Kopetdaghin C.

Chemicals reported in Ferula kopetdagi
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
DICHLOROMETHANE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ETHYL ACETATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kopetdaghin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kopetdaghin B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kopetdaghin C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kopetdaghin D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kopetdaghin E 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
PETROLEUM ETHER 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
n-butanol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

DICHLOROMETHANE

  1. Current medical mycology

ETHYL ACETATE

  1. Current medical mycology

Kopetdaghin A

  1. Journal of natural products

Kopetdaghin B

  1. Journal of natural products

Kopetdaghin C

  1. Journal of natural products

Kopetdaghin D

  1. Journal of natural products

Kopetdaghin E

  1. Journal of natural products

PETROLEUM ETHER

  1. Current medical mycology

n-butanol

  1. Current medical mycology

Activities

Ferula kopetdagi has 4 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Ferula kopetdagi
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Current medical mycology

Antifungal

  1. Current medical mycology

Antioxidant

  1. Current medical mycology

Cytotoxic

  1. Current medical mycology

Preparations

Ferula kopetdagi has 5 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dichloromethane (DCM), ethyl acetate (EtOAc), methanolic crude extract (MeOH), n-butanol (n-BuOH), petroleum ether (PE).

Preparations reported for Ferula kopetdagi
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Dichloromethane (dcm) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethyl acetate (etoac) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanolic crude extract (meoh) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
N-butanol (n-buoh) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Petroleum ether (pe) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dichloromethane (dcm)

  1. Current medical mycology

Ethyl acetate (etoac)

  1. Current medical mycology

Methanolic crude extract (meoh)

  1. Current medical mycology

N-butanol (n-buoh)

  1. Current medical mycology

Petroleum ether (pe)

  1. Current medical mycology