Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armena
ID:
687554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Bernardi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 30: 73 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686887

Common Names

  • Armena Ferulago
  • Giant Fennel
  • Giant Parsnip

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Synonyms

  • Ferula armena DC. [unknown]
  • Ferula gandogeri M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Ferulago bourgaei Boiss. [unknown]
  • Ferulago pauciradiata Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Ferulago sintenisfi Gand. [unknown]

Description

Ferulago armena (also called Armenian spurge, among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a tall plant with a rosette of large, fern-like leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is commonly found in rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ferulago armena is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used to make essential oils, perfumes, and incense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ferulago armena has small, 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

Ferulago armena can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division is best carried out in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade, smaller clumps can be carefully dug up and divided by hand.

Where to Find Ferulago armena

Ferulago armena is native to the Caucasus region, and can be found in the mountains and foothills of this region.

Ferulago armena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferulago armena?

Ferulago armena

What is the common name of Ferulago armena?

Armenian Fennel

What is the natural habitat of Ferulago armena?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Ferulago genus

Ferulago glareosa, Ferulago angulata, Ferulago antiochia, Ferulago armena, Ferulago asparagifolia, Ferulago aucherii, Ferulago bernardii, Ferulago biumbellata, Ferulago blancheana, Ferulago brachyloba, Ferulago bracteata, Ferulago cassia, Ferulago contracta, Ferulago daghestanica, Ferulago fieldiana, Ferulago galbanifera, Ferulago granatensis, Ferulago humilis, Ferulago idaea, Ferulago isaurica, Ferulago kurdica, Ferulago lutea, Ferulago macedonica, Ferulago macrocarpa, Ferulago macrosciadea, Ferulago mughlae, Ferulago nodosa, Ferulago pachyloba, Ferulago phialocarpa, Ferulago platycarpa, Ferulago sandrasica, Ferulago sartorii, Ferulago scabra, Ferulago serpentinica, Ferulago setifolia, Ferulago silaifolia, Ferulago stellata, Ferulago subvelutina, Ferulago sylvatica, Ferulago syriaca, Ferulago ternatifolia, Ferulago thirkeana, Ferulago thyrsiflora, Ferulago trachycarpa, Ferulago trojana, Ferulago vesceritensis, Ferulago galbanifera, Ferulago subvelutina,

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-2808723: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Luciano Bernardi (1920-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernardi' in the authors string.