Ferulago angulata
Ferulago angulata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ferulago anguleta, is a distinctive medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Native to specific arid regions, this plant contains bioactive compounds utilized for their therapeutic potential. Understanding its botanical characteristics and phytochemical properties is essential for exploring its role in natural pharmacology and wellness.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ferulago Linearifolia · Ferula Angulata
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ferulago angulataSynonyms
- Ferulago linearifolia
- Ferula angulata
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Ferulago as the species Ferulago anguata.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Ferulago |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across different regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is documented within the borders of Iraq. The species also extends its distribution across Türkiye, covering significant portions of that territory. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Pakistan. Collectively, these locations define the natural habitat where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iraq |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Ferulago angulata 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Drug design, development and therapy
Activities
Ferulago angulata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Fitoterapia
Preparations
Ferulago angulata has 8 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extract, methanolic extract, methanolic extracts, F. angulata total extract, Ferulago angulata extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extract | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extract | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extracts | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| F. angulata total extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ferulago angulata extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oils | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanolic and methanolic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extract
- Immunological investigations
- Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry
Methanolic extract
- Metabolic brain disease
- Basic and clinical neuroscience
Methanolic extracts
- Iranian journal of immunology : IJI
- Neoplasma
F. angulata total extract
- Neurochemical research
Ferulago angulata extract
- Cell biochemistry and function
Essential oil
- Fitoterapia
Essential oils
- Pharmaceutical biology
Ethanolic and methanolic extracts
- Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B