Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitag.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 46: 284 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686993
Common Names
- Ferulopsis Mongolica
- Mongolica Ferulopsis
- Ferulopsis
Description
Ferulopsis mongolica (also called Mongolian ferula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mongolia. It has a short stem with large leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and wastelands.
Uses & Benefits
Ferulopsis mongolica 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 mongolica has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ferulopsis mongolica 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 mongolica
Ferulopsis mongolica can be found in Central Asia, from Mongolia to Kazakhstan.
Ferulopsis mongolica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferulopsis mongolica?
Ferulopsis mongolica
What is the family of Ferulopsis mongolica?
Apiaceae
What is the habitat of Ferulopsis mongolica?
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,