Prangos ferulacea
Prangos ferulacea, commonly known as Ferula, is a versatile medicinal herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, digestive ailments, and respiratory issues. This potent plant offers significant pharmacological potential for modern healing practices.
- Scientific name: Prangos ferulacea
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Prangos, where it is known as Prangos ferulacea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Prangos | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Prangos ferulacea, is referred to by various regional names across different languages. In Bulgarian, it is called ферулов прангос, while in Arabic, it is known as برنقوس كلخي. It is identified as պրանգոս նարդեսանման in Armenian and as იშა in Georgian. Additionally, in Croatian, the plant is commonly called Žuta kadilovka.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | ферулов прангос | Wikidata |
| ar | برنقوس كلخي | Wikidata |
| hy | պրանգոս նարդեսանման | Wikidata |
| ka | იშა | Wikidata |
| hr | Žuta kadilovka | Wikidata |
| hr | kremač žuti | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Prangos ferulacea, exhibits a specific range across Southeastern Europe. Its distribution includes the mountainous and coastal regions of Albania. It can also be found growing throughout various territories in Bulgaria. Furthermore, the species is documented within the diverse landscapes of Greece. Finally, its presence extends into the territories of Italy and Romania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Prangos ferulacea, possesses distinct medicinal properties derived from its specific anatomical structures. The leaves are a primary component of the plant, often utilized in various traditional applications due to their biological activity. Furthermore, the plant is a source of essential oil, which contains the concentrated volatile compounds responsible for its characteristic aroma and therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Prangos ferulacea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, isoimperatorin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoimperatorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Prangos ferulacea has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Phytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Prangos ferulacea has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, cancer, itching, tumor, vulvovaginal candidiasis.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| itching | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vulvovaginal candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |