Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caspica
ID:
687164

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 220 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686497



Common Names

  • Caspian Giant Fennel
  • Caspica Ferula
  • Caspian Ferula


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Synonyms

  • Ferula aciphylla M.Bieb. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Ferula arenosa Pall. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Ferula nudata Pall. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Ferula orientalis Eichw. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum caspicum Link [unknown]

Description

Ferula caspica (also called Caspian giant fennel, among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It is a tall plant with a rosette of large, fern-like leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is commonly found in rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ferula caspica is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ferula caspica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferula caspica 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 caspica

Ferula caspica can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.

Ferula caspica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferula caspica?

Ferula caspica

What is the common name of Ferula caspica?

Caspian Ferula

What is the native range of Ferula caspica?

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,