Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sandrasica
ID:
687631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peșmen & Quézel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Candollea 25: 386 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686964



Common Names

  • Ferulago sandrasica
  • Sandrasica Ferulago
  • Giant Fennel


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Description

Ferulago sandrasica (also called Sandras 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 sandrasica 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 sandrasica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferulago sandrasica 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 sandrasica

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

Ferulago sandrasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferulago sandrasica?

Ferulago sandrasica

What is the family of Ferulago sandrasica?

Apiaceae

What is the habitat of Ferulago sandrasica?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, 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-2808793: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Quézel (1926-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quézel' in the authors string.
Hasan Peșmen (1939-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peșmen' in the authors string.