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 kopetdagiSynonyms
- Dorema kopetdaghense
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 part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Current medical mycology
- 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.
| 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
- Current medical mycology
ETHYL ACETATE
- Current medical mycology
Kopetdaghin A
- Journal of natural products
Kopetdaghin B
- Journal of natural products
Kopetdaghin C
- Journal of natural products
Kopetdaghin D
- Journal of natural products
Kopetdaghin E
- Journal of natural products
PETROLEUM ETHER
- Current medical mycology
n-butanol
- 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.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Current medical mycology
Antifungal
- Current medical mycology
Antioxidant
- Current medical mycology
Cytotoxic
- 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).
| 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)
- Current medical mycology
Ethyl acetate (etoac)
- Current medical mycology
Methanolic crude extract (meoh)
- Current medical mycology
N-butanol (n-buoh)
- Current medical mycology
Petroleum ether (pe)
- Current medical mycology