Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
renardii
ID:
687440

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel & Schmalh.) Pimenov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. SSSR : 21 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686773



Common Names

  • Ferula renardii
  • Renardii Ferula
  • Renardii Giant Fennel


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Synonyms

  • Talassia renardii (Regel & Schmalh.) Korovin [unknown]
  • Ferula talassica (Korovin) Pimenov [unknown]
  • Peucedanum renardii Regel & Schmalh. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum talassicum Korovin [unknown]

Description

Ferula renardii (also called Renard's 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 renardii 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 renardii 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 renardii 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 renardii

Ferula renardii can be found in the mountains of Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.

Ferula renardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferula renardii?

Ferula renardii

Where does Ferula renardii grow?

Ferula renardii is native to Iran and Afghanistan.

What is the height of Ferula renardii?

Ferula renardii 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-2808619: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.