Ferula kokanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel & Schmalh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 5: 593 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686630
Common Names
- Kokan Ferula
- Ferula Kokanica
- Kokanica Ferula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ferula kokanica (also called Ferula kokanica, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky areas. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters, and has yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ferula kokanica 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 kokanica is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ferula kokanica 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 kokanica
Ferula kokanica is native to Central Asia, particularly in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Ferula kokanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferula kokanica?
Ferula kokanica
What is the common name of Ferula kokanica?
No common name
Where is Ferula kokanica found?
It is found in Iran
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-2808487: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.