Status:
valid
Authors:
Korovin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 19: 338 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686612
Common Names
- Juniper Ferula
- Ferula Juniperina
- Juniperina Ferula
Description
Ferula juniperina (also called Juniper 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 juniperina 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 juniperina has small, yellow flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ferula juniperina is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in temperate climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Ferula juniperina
Ferula juniperina can be found in the Caucasus region.
Ferula juniperina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferula juniperina?
Ferula juniperina
What is the common name of Ferula juniperina?
Juniper Giant Fennel
What is the natural habitat of Ferula juniperina?
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,