Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 1: 1418 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686745
Common Names
- Ferula persica
- Persica Ferula
- Persica Giant Fennel
Synonyms
- Peucedanum persicum Baill. [unknown]
- Prangos euryangiodes Stapf & Wettst. ex Stapf [unknown]
- Ferula puberula Boiss. & Buhse. [unknown]
- Ferula szowitziana kandavanensis Bornm. & Gouba [unknown]
Description
Ferula persica (also called 'Persian Giant Fennel', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to the Middle East 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 persica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ferula persica has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ferula persica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Iran. It is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Ferula persica
Ferula persica can be found in the mountainous regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.
Ferula persica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferula persica?
Ferula persica
Where does Ferula persica grow?
Ferula persica is native to Iran and Afghanistan.
What is the height of Ferula persica?
Ferula persica typically grows to a height of 1 to 1.5 meters.
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,