Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mongholica
ID:
1069226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 17: 754 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068564



Common Names

  • Hansenia Mongholica
  • Mongholica Hansenia
  • Hansenia Mongholica


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Description

Hansenia mongholica (also called Mongolian Asafoetida, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia and the Middle East. It has a thick, fleshy, carrot-like root and an erect stem that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hansenia mongholica is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hansenia mongholica has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hansenia mongholica is a perennial herb that is native to Central Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought conditions. It is also tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Hansenia mongholica

Hansenia mongholica can be found in the Caucasus region of Europe, particularly in the countries of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

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