Ferula laseroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Akhani) Spalik & S.R.Downie
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 274: 59 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509235
Common Names
- Ferula laseroides
- Laser-like Ferula
- Laser-like Giant Fennel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Laser rechingeri Akhani [unknown]
- Leutea laseroides Akhani [unknown]
Description
Ferula laseroides (also called Laser-Like Ferula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is a biennial herb with a woody base and a stem that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Iran and grows in rocky areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ferula laseroides is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as headaches, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ferula laseroides is a yellow, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ferula laseroides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ferula laseroides
Ferula laseroides is native to Iran.
Ferula laseroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferula laseroides?
Ferula laseroides
What is the common name of Ferula laseroides?
Not available
What is the natural habitat of Ferula laseroides?
It is found in the dry steppes 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2607127: Based on the initial data import
Hossein Akhani (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Akhani' in the authors string.
Stephen R. Downie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Downie' in the authors string.
Krzystof Spalik (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spalik' in the authors string.