Ferula szowitsiana
Ferula szowitsiana, commonly known as a rare member of the Apiaceae family, is a medicinal plant indigenous to specific arid regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it offers significant therapeutic potential. Research focuses on its bioactive compounds, which may provide valuable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ferula szowitsiana
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 designation is within the genus Ferula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ferula | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the vast landscapes of Central Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Its range also extends into the Caucasus region, specifically throughout the Transcaucasus. Furthermore, the species inhabits parts of Western Asia, including the country of Afghanistan. Finally, its geographical presence is noted within the territory of Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ferula szowitsiana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include farnesiferol C, Galbanic acid, auraptene, methyl galbanate, microlobin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| farnesiferol C | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Galbanic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| auraptene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl galbanate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| microlobin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ferula szowitsiana has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ferula szowitsiana has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, asthma, cancers, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Clostridium perfringens | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhimurium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multiple sclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |