Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tabasensis
ID:
687504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 419 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686837



Common Names

  • Tabasensis Ferula
  • Giant Fennel
  • Giant Parsnip


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Description

Ferula tabasensis (also called Tabas Giant Fennel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family, native to Iran. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ferula tabasensis 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 tabasensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferula tabasensis 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 tabasensis

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

Ferula tabasensis FAQ

What are the common names for Ferula tabasensis?

Ferula tabasensis is commonly known as Tabas Fennel.

What is the natural habitat of Ferula tabasensis?

Ferula tabasensis is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

What are the medicinal properties of Ferula tabasensis?

Ferula tabasensis 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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