Ferula sinkiangensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Ferula.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and localized geographical range. Its natural habitat is found exclusively within the borders of China. More specifically, its occurrence is documented in the Xinjiang region. This restricted distribution suggests that the species is highly adapted to the unique environmental conditions of this area. Consequently, researchers focusing on this medicinal plant primarily concentrate their studies within this single province.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ferula sinkianensis is characterized by a highly specific altitudinal niche, as the species is strictly constrained to a narrow elevation profile. Based on ecological data, the plant inhabits a singular environmental stratum with a mean elevation of 850 m AMSL. This specific vertical distribution is remarkably consistent, as both the minimum and maximum recorded elevations for the species converge at 850 m AMSL, indicating a lack of altitudinal variance within its established habitat. Such a precise elevational range suggests that the species is highly specialized to the specific climatic conditions, soil compositions, and moisture levels found at this particular height above mean sea level.

Elevational range max:

850 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Ferula sinkianensis is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years and undergoes multiple growth cycles throughout its lifespan. As a perennial species, it establishes a robust root system that allows it to survive through varying seasonal conditions, enabling the plant to regrow from its base after periods of dormancy. This life cycle supports its long-term presence in its natural habitat, where it can accumulate significant biomass over time before transitioning through various reproductive stages.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ferula sinkianensis is characterized by its robust herbaceous structure, exhibiting a significant variation in stature depending on environmental conditions. The plant typically attains a mean height of approximately 1 m, though individual specimens can range from a minimum of 0.5 m to a maximum height of 1.5 m. This vertical growth is supported by a sturdy stem architecture consistent with the Apiaceae family, providing the necessary framework for its reproductive and vegetative organs.

Plant height max:

1.5 m

Plant height mean:

1 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Reproduction

The reproduction of Ferula sinkiangensis is characterized by its specific inflorescence and fruit morphology. The plant produces an inflorescence that typically ranges in length from a minimum of 0.08 m to a maximum of 0.12 m. Following pollination, the development of the fruit occurs, exhibiting distinct dimensional variations. The fruit length typically varies between a minimum of 1 cm and a maximum of 1.2 cm, with an average length of approximately 1.1 cm. Correspondingly, the fruit width shows a range starting from a minimum of 0.5 cm up to a maximum of 0.6 cm, maintaining a mean width of 0.55 cm.

Fruit length max:

1.2 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.1 cm

Fruit length min:

1 cm

Fruit width max:

0.6 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.55 cm

Fruit width min:

0.5 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.12 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.08 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ferula sinkiangensis has 2 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 seed, root.

Seed

1. Fitoterapia
2. Journal of Asian natural products research

Root

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Ferula sinkiangensis has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lignans, Umbelliprenin, Compound 1, Compound 2, Compound 5.

Lignans

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Umbelliprenin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. PloS one

Compound 1

1. Fitoterapia

Compound 2

1. Fitoterapia

Compound 5

1. Fitoterapia

Disulfides

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Episamarcandin

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Farnesiferol A

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Farnesiferol B

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Farnesiferol C

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Activities

Ferula sinkiangensis has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antiulcer.

Anticancer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antiulcer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Ferula sinkiangensis has 12 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, diarrhea, gastric cancer, gastric ulcer, gastric ulcers.

Rheumatoid arthritis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources

Diarrhea

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Gastric cancer

1. PloS one

Gastric ulcer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Gastric ulcers

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Gastrointestinal diseases

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Gastrointestinal disorders

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Malaria

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Respiratory tract infections

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Triple-negative breast cancer

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Ferula sinkiangensis has 7 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include resin, seeds, 95% ethanol extract of the resin of Ferula sinkiangensis, Dichloromethane extract from aerial parts, F. sinkiangensis resin.

Resin

1. Planta medica
2. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Seeds

1. Fitoterapia
2. Journal of Asian natural products research

95% ethanol extract of the resin of ferula sinkiangensis

1. Bioorganic chemistry

Dichloromethane extract from aerial parts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

F. sinkiangensis resin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Resin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Aerial parts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology