Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galbanifera
ID:
687591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) W.D.J.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. Germ. Helv. : 302 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686924



Common Names

  • Ferulago galbanifera
  • Galbanifera Ferulago
  • Giant Fennel


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Synonyms

  • Ferula campestris Besser [unknown]
  • Ferula galbanifera Mill. [unknown]
  • Ferula meoides L. [unknown]
  • Ferulago campestris (Besser) Grecescu [unknown]
  • Ferulago dodonaei Kostel. [unknown]
  • Ferulago meoides Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Ferulago galbanifera (also called Galbanum 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 galbanifera 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 galbanifera has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferulago galbanifera is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest and most reliable method. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cuttings should root in about two weeks.

Where to Find Ferulago galbanifera

Ferulago galbanifera is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Ferulago galbanifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferulago galbanifera?

Ferulago galbanifera

What is the common name of Ferulago galbanifera?

Galbanum astragalus

What is the habitat of Ferulago galbanifera?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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

Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Daniel Joseph Koch (1771-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.J.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:842591-1: Based on the initial data import