Ferulago platycarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 6: 82 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686958
Common Names
- Ferulago platycarpa
- Platycarpa Ferulago
- Giant Fennel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ferulago platycarpa (also called Broad-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 platycarpa has been used medicinally to treat skin diseases, as a food source for livestock, and as a source of fuel and for making charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ferulago platycarpa is yellow, with a bell-shaped corolla and five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and green, with thin, lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ferulago platycarpa 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 platycarpa
Ferulago platycarpa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Ferulago platycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferulago platycarpa?
Ferulago platycarpa
What is the common name of Ferulago platycarpa?
Ferulago platycarpa
Where is Ferulago platycarpa found?
Ferulago platycarpa is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
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-2808788: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.