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Ferula latisecta

Ferula latisecta · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Ferula latisecta, is a potent medicinal herb primarily found in the arid regions of Central Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern drug development and holistic wellness practices.

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

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ferula latisecta

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ferula, to which the species Ferula latisecta belongs.

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, Ferula latisecta, exhibits a specific geographical range across two major regions. Within Central Asia, its presence is documented in the country of Turkmenistan. Additionally, the species extends into Western Asia, where it is found in Iran. This distribution pattern highlights its preference for the arid or semi-arid landscapes typical of these territories. Consequently, these two nations represent the primary natural habitats for this medicinal species.

Region Area
Central Asia Turkmenistan
Western Asia Iran

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Ferula latisecta has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 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 latisecta
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of pharmacopuncture

Activities

Ferula latisecta has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.

Activities reported in Ferula latisecta
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antidiabetic

  1. Journal of pharmacopuncture

Conditions

Ferula latisecta has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Glioblastoma multiforme, hyperglycemia, oxidative stress.

Conditions investigated for Ferula latisecta
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Glioblastoma multiforme 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyperglycemia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Oxidative stress 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Glioblastoma multiforme

  1. Drug research

Hyperglycemia

  1. Journal of pharmacopuncture

Oxidative stress

  1. Journal of pharmacopuncture

Preparations

Ferula latisecta has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Ferula latisecta root, hydroalcoholic extract.

Preparations reported for Ferula latisecta
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ferula latisecta root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hydroalcoholic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ferula latisecta root

  1. Journal of pharmacopuncture

Hydroalcoholic extract

  1. Drug research