Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
hystrix
ID:
687658

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bunge ex Ledeb.) Pimenov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 76: 1391 (1991 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686991



Common Names

  • Ferulopsis Hystrix
  • Hystrix Ferulopsis
  • Ferulopsis


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Description

Ferulopsis hystrix (also called Chinese ferula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a short stem with large leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Ferulopsis hystrix 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

Ferulopsis hystrix 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

Ferulopsis hystrix 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 Ferulopsis hystrix

Ferulopsis hystrix can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Ferulopsis hystrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferulopsis hystrix?

Ferulopsis hystrix

What is the family of Ferulopsis hystrix?

Apiaceae

What is the habitat of Ferulopsis hystrix?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands

Species in the Ferulopsis genus

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-2808819: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.