Ferula prangifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Korovin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Ferula : 53 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686756
Common Names
- Ferula prangifolia
- Prangifolia Ferula
- Prangifolia Giant Fennel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ferula prangifolia (also called 'Prangifolia 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 prangifolia is used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ferula prangifolia 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ferula prangifolia is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ferula prangifolia
Ferula prangifolia can be found in the mountainous regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.
Ferula prangifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferula prangifolia?
Ferula prangifolia
Where does Ferula prangifolia grow?
Ferula prangifolia is native to Iran and Afghanistan.
What is the height of Ferula prangifolia?
Ferula prangifolia 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2808603: Based on the initial data import
Yevgeni Korovin (1891-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korovin' in the authors string.