Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternatifolia
ID:
687648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Solanas, M.B.Crespo & García-Martín

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 58: 103 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686981



Common Names

  • Ferulago ternatifolia
  • Ternatifolia Giant Fennel
  • Ternatifolia Ferulago


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Description

Ferulago ternatifolia (also called Ternatifolia 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 ternatifolia 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 ternatifolia 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 ternatifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Once the plants have established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Ferulago ternatifolia

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

Ferulago ternatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferulago ternatifolia?

Ferulago ternatifolia

What is the family of Ferulago ternatifolia?

Apiaceae

What is the habitat of Ferulago ternatifolia?

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-2808808: Based on the initial data import
Manuel-Benito Crespo (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Crespo' in the authors string.
José Luis Solanas (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solanas' in the authors string.
Felipe García-Martín (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Martín' in the authors string.