Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
686903

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korovin) Pimenov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 19: 120 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686236



Common Names

  • Fergania polyantha
  • Fergania Polyantha
  • Polyanthous Fergania


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Synonyms

  • Ferula polyantha Korovin [unknown]
  • Peucedanum polyanthum (Korovin) Korovin [unknown]

Description

Fergania polyantha (also called the Polyantha Fergania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a short stem and thick, fleshy leaves. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Fergania polyantha is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fergania polyantha is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fergania polyantha is a perennial that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The plants should be spaced about 8 inches apart. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Fergania polyantha

Fergania polyantha is native to Central Asia and can be found in the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Fergania polyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fergania polyantha?

Fergania polyantha

What is the common name of Fergania polyantha?

Many-flowered fergania

What is the natural habitat of Fergania polyantha?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes in the Central Asia

Species in the Fergania genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2808105: Based on the initial data import
Yevgeni Korovin (1891-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korovin' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.