Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decurrens
ID:
687191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korovin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1: 247 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686524



Common Names

  • Decurrens Giant Fennel
  • Decurrens Ferula
  • Decurrens Ferula


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Description

Ferula decurrens (also called 'Giant Fennel', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has a large, erect stem and can grow up to 2m tall. The leaves are large and divided into many leaflets. The flowers are small and yellow and are clustered in umbels.

Uses & Benefits

Ferula decurrens has been used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ferula decurrens 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 decurrens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in autumn. Division in spring or autumn is also possible.

Where to Find Ferula decurrens

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

Ferula decurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferula decurrens?

Ferula decurrens

What is the common name of Ferula decurrens?

Decurrent Giant Fennel

What is the natural habitat of Ferula decurrens?

Ferula decurrens is native to the Middle East and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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,

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