Ferula turcomanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schischk.) Pimenov
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
in S.K. Cherepanov, Sosud. Rast. SSSR 21 (1981), basionym not validly publ.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068554
Common Names
- Ferula Turcomanica
- Turcomanica Ferula
- Ferula Turcomanica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ferula turcomanica (also called Turkmenian Asafoetida, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia and the Middle East. It has a thick, fleshy, carrot-like root and an erect stem that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ferula turcomanica is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ferula turcomanica has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ferula turcomanica is a perennial herb that is native to Central Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought conditions. It is also tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Ferula turcomanica
Ferula turcomanica can be found in the Caucasus region of Europe, particularly in the countries of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
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 tro-1702800: Based on the initial data import
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.