Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
687610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 2: 1003 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686943



Common Names

  • Ferulago macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa Ferulago
  • Giant Fennel


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Synonyms

  • Lophosciadium lophopterum (Benth. & Hook.f.) Woronow ex Grossh. [unknown]
  • Uloptera macrocarpa Fenzl [unknown]
  • Ferula lophoptera Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ferula mesopotamica M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Ferulago lophoptera Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Ferulago macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Spikenard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats, reaching a height of up to 0.6 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ferulago macrocarpa 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

The flower of Ferulago macrocarpa is yellow, with a bell-shaped corolla and five petals. The seed is a large, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and green, with thin, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferulago macrocarpa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and poor soils. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Ferulago macrocarpa

Ferulago macrocarpa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Ferulago macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferulago macrocarpa?

Ferulago macrocarpa

What is the common name of Ferulago macrocarpa?

Large-fruited astragalus

What is the habitat of Ferulago macrocarpa?

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,

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