Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sadleriana
ID:
687453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 2: 30 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686786



Common Names

  • Ferula sadleriana
  • Sadleriana Ferula
  • Sadleriana Giant Fennel


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Synonyms

  • Ferulago sadleri Griseb. ex Nyman [unknown]

Description

Ferula sadleriana (also called Sadler'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 sadleriana 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

The flower of Ferula sadleriana is yellow and small, with four petals. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferula sadleriana is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in the fall.

Where to Find Ferula sadleriana

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

Ferula sadleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferula sadleriana?

Ferula sadleriana

Where does Ferula sadleriana grow?

Ferula sadleriana is native to Iran and Afghanistan.

What is the height of Ferula sadleriana?

Ferula sadleriana 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,

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