Ferula vesceritensis
Ferula vesceritensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ferula vesceritensis, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Native to specific Mediterranean regions, this plant is characterized by its unique morphological features. It holds significant interest in ethnobotany, where its bioactive compounds are studied for potential therapeutic and medicinal applications.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Fruit · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ferula vesceritensisDistribution
This plant is specifically distributed across the North African region. Its presence is notably recorded within the borders of Algeria. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Libya. The species also inhabits various areas throughout Tunisia. Collectively, these three countries define the known geographical range of Ferula vesceritensis.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Ferula vesceritensis has 2 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 fruit, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Acta scientiarum polonorum. Technologia alimentaria
Root
- RSC advances
Conditions
Ferula vesceritensis has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include SARS-CoV-2, viral replication.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Sars-cov-2 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Viral replication | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Sars-cov-2
- RSC advances
Viral replication
- RSC advances
Preparations
Ferula vesceritensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include organic root extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Organic root extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Organic root extract
- RSC advances