Ferula trachyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f. & Riedl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 13(4): 80 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686855
Common Names
- Trachyphylla Ferula
- Giant Fennel
- Giant Parsnip
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ferula trachyphylla (also called Trachyphylla 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 trachyphylla 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 trachyphylla has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ferula trachyphylla is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into the garden when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Ferula trachyphylla
Ferula trachyphylla can be found in the mountainous regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.
Ferula trachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferula trachyphylla?
Ferula trachyphylla
What is the common name of Ferula trachyphylla?
Soft Fennel
What is the natural habitat of Ferula trachyphylla?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
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-2808694: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.