Ferula heuffelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb. ex Heuff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Flora 36: 623 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686594
Common Names
- Heuffel's Ferula
- Ferula Heuffelii
- Heuffelii Ferula
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Ferula heuffelii (also called Heuffel's 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 heuffelii is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Central Asia and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ferula heuffelii has small, yellow flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Ferula heuffelii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. 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 heuffelii
Ferula heuffelii can be found in the Caucasus region.
Ferula heuffelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferula heuffelii?
Ferula heuffelii
What is the common name of Ferula heuffelii?
Heuffel's Giant Fennel
What is the natural habitat of Ferula heuffelii?
Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2808453: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
János Heuffel (1800-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heuff.' in the authors string.