Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuhistanica
ID:
687304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korovin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Ferula : 36 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686637



Common Names

  • Kuhistan Fennel
  • Ferula Kuhistanica
  • Kuhistan Horse-Fennel


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Description

Ferula kuhistanica (also called 'Kuhistan Giant Fennel', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to the Central Asia and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has a large, erect stem and can grow up to 2m tall. The leaves are large and divided into many leaflets. The flowers are small and yellow and are clustered in umbels.

Uses & Benefits

Ferula kuhistanica 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 kuhistanica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferula kuhistanica 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 kuhistanica

Ferula kuhistanica is native to Central Asia, particularly in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Ferula kuhistanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferula kuhistanica?

Ferula kuhistanica

What is the common name of Ferula kuhistanica?

Kuhistan Giant Fennel

What is the natural habitat of Ferula kuhistanica?

It is native to the Central Asian countries of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan

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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