Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaberrima
ID:
687240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korovin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Ferula : 26 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686573



Common Names

  • Glaberrima Giant Fennel
  • Glaberrima Ferula
  • Glaberrima Ferula


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Description

Ferula glaberrima (also called Smooth Giant Fennel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the mountains of Iran. It has a thick, fleshy root and a long, hollow stem that can reach up to 2m in height. The leaves are long and narrow, and the flowers are small and white. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, usually at elevations of 2000-3000m.

Uses & Benefits

Ferula glaberrima 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 glaberrima is a small yellow flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferula glaberrima is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Iran. It is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Ferula glaberrima

Ferula glaberrima is native to the Middle East, particularly in Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in mountainous areas.

Ferula glaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferula glaberrima?

Ferula glaberrima

What is the common name of Ferula glaberrima?

Smooth Giant Fennel

What is the natural habitat of Ferula glaberrima?

Dry slopes and stony places in the mountains of 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,

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