Ferula samariae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zohary & P.H.Davis
Source:
cmp
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 2: 91 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686788
Common Names
- Ferula samariae
- Samariae Ferula
- Samariae Giant Fennel
Searching for Ferula samariae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ferula samariae (also called Samaritan 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 samariae 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 samariae is yellow and small, with four petals. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Searching for Ferula samariae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ferula samariae 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 samariae
Ferula samariae can be found in the mountains of Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.
Ferula samariae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferula samariae?
Ferula samariae
Where does Ferula samariae grow?
Ferula samariae is native to Syria and Iraq.
What is the height of Ferula samariae?
Ferula samariae 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-2808632: Based on the initial data import
Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.
Michael Zohary (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zohary' in the authors string.