Status:
valid
Authors:
Ledeb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 2: 302 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686490
Common Names
- Canescens Giant Fennel
- Canescens Ferula
- Giant Fennel
Synonyms
- Peucedanum canescens Ledeb. [unknown]
Description
Ferula canescens (also called 'Hoary 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 canescens has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ferula canescens is yellow and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and black. The seedling has a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ferula canescens is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ferula canescens
Ferula canescens can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.
Ferula canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferula canescens?
Ferula canescens
What is the common name of Ferula canescens?
Hoary Ferula
What is the native range of Ferula canescens?
India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
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,