Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
687244

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 2: 304 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686577



Common Names

  • Gracile Ferula
  • Ferula Gracilis
  • Gracilis Ferula


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Synonyms

  • Peucedanum dubium Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum gracile Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Ferula gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ferula gracilis 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 gracilis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once established, the plant can be divided and replanted in the spring.

Where to Find Ferula gracilis

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

Ferula gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferula gracilis?

Ferula gracilis

What is the common name of Ferula gracilis?

Graceful Giant Fennel

What is the natural habitat of Ferula gracilis?

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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