Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ammoniacum
ID:
1332213

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Spalik, M.Panahi, Piwczyński & Puchałka

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 780 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344667



Common Names

  • Ferula ammoniacum
  • Ammoniac Ferula
  • Ammoniac Giant-Fennel


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Description

Ferula ammoniacum (also called 'gum ammoniac', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Iran. It grows to a height of about 1.5 m and has a wide spread of up to 2 m. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ferula ammoniacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ferula ammoniacum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferula ammoniacum is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Ferula ammoniacum

Ferula ammoniacum is native to the Middle East and Central Asia.

Ferula ammoniacum FAQ

What are the common uses of Ferula ammoniacum?

Ferula ammoniacum is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

What is the growth rate of Ferula ammoniacum?

Ferula ammoniacum has a moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal soil type for Ferula ammoniacum?

Ferula ammoniacum prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

Species in the Ferula genus

Ferula mervynii, Ferula pimenovii, Ferula cupularis, Ferula elbursensis, Ferula hezarlalehzarica, Ferula laseroides, Ferula afghanica, Ferula akitschkensis, Ferula alaica, Ferula alliacea, Ferula amanicola, Ferula anatolica, Ferula angreni, Ferula armandi, Ferula arrigonii, Ferula assa-foetida, Ferula atlantica, Ferula badra-kema, Ferula baluchistanica, Ferula barbeyi, Ferula behboudiana, Ferula bilasi, Ferula biverticellata, Ferula blanchei, Ferula botschantzevii, Ferula bungeana, Ferula calcarea, Ferula canescens, Ferula caspica, Ferula caucasica, Ferula ceratophylla, Ferula clematidifolia, Ferula communis, Ferula conocaula, Ferula coskunii, Ferula costata, Ferula cypria, Ferula czatkalensis, Ferula daninii, Ferula decurrens, Ferula dictyocarpa, Ferula dissecta, Ferula diversivittata, Ferula drudeana, Ferula dshizakensis, Ferula dubjanskyi, Ferula elaeochytris, Ferula equisetacea, Ferula euxina, Ferula fedoroviorum,

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Krzystof Spalik (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spalik' in the authors string.
Mehrnoush Panahi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Panahi' in the authors string.
Radosław Puchałka: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puchałka' in the authors string.