Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
behboudiana
ID:
687139

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f. & Esfand.) D.F.Chamb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 395 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686472



Common Names

  • Behboudian Fennel
  • Ferula Behboudiana
  • Behboudian Horse-Fennel


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Synonyms

  • Smyrniopsis behboudiana Rech.f. & Esfand. [unknown]
  • Smyrnium behboudianum (Rech.f.) M.Hiroe [unknown]

Description

Ferula behboudiana (also called 'Behboudi Fennel', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grassland, stony slopes, and rocky hillsides. It has a single stem and a basal rosette of leaves. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. The fruits are capsules containing several seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Ferula behboudiana has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ferula behboudiana is yellow, with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The seed is small, with a diameter of up to 1 cm. The seedlings are small, with a diameter of up to 2 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferula behboudiana 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 Ferula behboudiana

Ferula behboudiana is native to Iran and Iraq. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, usually in mountainous areas.

Ferula behboudiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferula behboudiana?

Ferula behboudiana

What is the common name of Ferula behboudiana?

Behboud's Giant Fennel

Where is Ferula behboudiana found?

It is found in Central Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2808340: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Esfandiar Esfandiari (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esfand.' in the authors string.
David Franklin Chamberlain (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Chamb.' in the authors string.