Ferulago lutea
Ferulago lutea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ferulago lutea, scientifically known as Ferulago lutea, is a significant medicinal herb valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in specific ecological niches, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and pharmacological research.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ferula Sulcata Var. Crassicosta · Ferulago Leptocarpa · 18 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ferulago luteaSynonyms
- Ferula sulcata var. crassicosta
- Ferulago leptocarpa
- Ferulago parvifolia
- Elaeoselinum mangenotianum
- Ligusticum luteum
- Peucedanum lusitanicum
- Ferula sulcata var. leptocarpa
- Ferula sulcata var. parvifolia
- Ferula sulcata var. microcarpa
- Ferulago crassicosta
- Ferula lutea var. microcarpa
- Ferulago communis
- Ferulago capillaris
- Ferulago capillifolia
- Ferulago nodiflora
- Ferulago sulcata
- Ferula lutea
- Ferulago barrelieri
- Ferula pomelii
- Ferula capillaris
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the 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 exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing in Germany. Its presence extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically within the territories of Portugal and Spain. Additionally, the species is located in Northern Africa, where it inhabits Algeria. Finally, its range reaches further east into Libya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Activities
Ferulago lutea has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |