Ferulago carduchorum
Ferulago carduchorum, commonly known as carducho, is a perennial herb native to the arid regions of Mexico. Highly valued in traditional medicine, this plant is utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, often prepared as decoctions to treat various ailments within indigenous healing practices.
- Scientific name: Ferulago carduchorum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Apiales, falling within the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Ferulago.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ferulago | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Ferula carduchorum, possesses a specific range within the Middle East. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the region of Western Asia. Within this area, the species can be found growing in the country of Iran. It is also distributed across the landscapes of Iraq. Additionally, the plant is native to the territories of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ferulago carduchorum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, flavonoid, hesperetin, suberenol, suberosin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hesperetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| suberenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| suberosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |