Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 38 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686909
Common Names
- Ferulago cassia
- Cassia Ferulago
- Giant Fennel
Synonyms
- Ferulago amani Post ex Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Ferulago cassia (also called Cassia Ferula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caucasus Mountains and the Middle East. It is an herbaceous perennial, with a maximum height of up to 1.5 m. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often growing in large clumps.
Uses & Benefits
Ferulago cassia is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ferulago cassia has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ferulago cassia 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 Ferulago cassia
Ferulago cassia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Ferulago cassia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferulago cassia?
Ferulago cassia
What is the common name of Ferulago cassia?
Cassia Ferulago
What is the natural habitat of Ferulago cassia?
Mountainous areas of the Mediterranean region
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,