Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosoumbellata
ID:
687437

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gilli) Rech.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 401 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686770



Common Names

  • Ferula racemosoumbellata
  • Racemosoumbellata Ferula
  • Racemosoumbellata Giant Fennel


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Synonyms

  • Johrenia racemoso-umbellata Gilli [unknown]
  • Ferula eburnea Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Ferula racemosoumbellata (also called Umbellate Giant Fennel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is a biennial herb with a thick, woody rootstock and a stem that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ferula racemosoumbellata 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 racemosoumbellata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferula racemosoumbellata 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 racemosoumbellata

Ferula racemosoumbellata can be found in the mountainous regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.

Ferula racemosoumbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferula racemosoumbellata?

Ferula racemosoumbellata

Where does Ferula racemosoumbellata grow?

Ferula racemosoumbellata is native to Iran and Afghanistan.

What is the height of Ferula racemosoumbellata?

Ferula racemosoumbellata 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-2808616: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Alexander Gilli (1903-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilli' in the authors string.