Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sibirica
ID:
687473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 1: 1411 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686806



Common Names

  • Ferula sibirica
  • Siberian Giant Fennel
  • Siberian Ferula


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Synonyms

  • Peucedanum sibiricum Willd. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum cephalotes Boiss. [unknown]
  • Soranthus sibiricus Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Dardanis sibirica (Willd.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Ferula capillifolia Link [unknown]
  • Ferula capillifolia Stscheg. [unknown]
  • Ferula meyeri Bunge [unknown]
  • Ferula peucedanifolia Willd. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Ferula peucedanifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Soranthus meyeri Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Seseli meyeri D.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Ferula sibirica (also called Siberian 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 sibirica 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 sibirica has small yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferula sibirica 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 sibirica

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

Ferula sibirica FAQ

What are the common names for Ferula sibirica?

Ferula sibirica is commonly known as Siberian Fennel.

What is the natural habitat of Ferula sibirica?

Ferula sibirica is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

What are the medicinal properties of Ferula sibirica?

Ferula sibirica is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

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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