Ferula szowitziana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 173 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686835
Common Names
- Szowitziana Ferula
- Giant Fennel
- Giant Parsnip
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Peucedanum szowitzianum Baill. [unknown]
- Ferula collina Freyn [unknown]
- Ferula hirtella Boiss. [unknown]
- Ferula khorasanica Rech.f. & Aellen [unknown]
- Ferula microloba Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Ferula szowitziana (also called Szowitz Giant Fennel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family, native to Central Asia. It grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ferula szowitziana has been used to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and flatulence. It has also been used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ferula szowitziana has yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ferula szowitziana 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 szowitziana
Ferula szowitziana can be found in the mountains of Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.
Ferula szowitziana FAQ
What are the common names for Ferula szowitziana?
Ferula szowitziana is commonly known as Szowitz's Fennel.
What is the natural habitat of Ferula szowitziana?
Ferula szowitziana is native to the mountains of Central Asia.
What are the medicinal properties of Ferula szowitziana?
Ferula szowitziana 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2808676: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.