Ferula armandi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mouterde
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Fl. Djebel Druze : 160 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686453
Common Names
- Armand's Fennel
- Ferula Armandi
- Armand's Horse-Fennel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ferula armandi (also called 'Armand's Fennel', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grassland, stony slopes, and rocky hillsides. It has a single stem and a basal rosette of leaves. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. The fruits are capsules containing several seeds.
Uses & Benefits
Ferula armandi is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ferula armandi is yellow and tubular, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is round, about 1 cm in diameter, and has a light brown color. The seedlings are about 1 cm tall and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ferula armandi is a slow-growing cactus species that can be propagated from seeds or offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Water sparingly in the summer and not at all in the winter. Fertilize with a cactus fertilizer in the spring.
Where to Find Ferula armandi
Ferula armandi is native to Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, usually in mountainous areas.
Ferula armandi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferula armandi?
Ferula armandi
What is the common name of Ferula armandi?
Armand's Giant Fennel
Where is Ferula armandi found?
It is found in Central Asia
Species in the Ferula genus
Ferula mervynii, Ferula pimenovii, Ferula cupularis, Ferula elbursensis, Ferula hezarlalehzarica, Ferula laseroides, Ferula afghanica, Ferula akitschkensis, Ferula alaica, Ferula alliacea, Ferula amanicola, Ferula anatolica, Ferula angreni, Ferula armandi, Ferula arrigonii, Ferula assa-foetida, Ferula atlantica, Ferula badra-kema, Ferula baluchistanica, Ferula barbeyi, Ferula behboudiana, Ferula bilasi, Ferula biverticellata, Ferula blanchei, Ferula botschantzevii, Ferula bungeana, Ferula calcarea, Ferula canescens, Ferula caspica, Ferula caucasica, Ferula ceratophylla, Ferula clematidifolia, Ferula communis, Ferula conocaula, Ferula coskunii, Ferula costata, Ferula cypria, Ferula czatkalensis, Ferula daninii, Ferula decurrens, Ferula dictyocarpa, Ferula dissecta, Ferula diversivittata, Ferula drudeana, Ferula dshizakensis, Ferula dubjanskyi, Ferula elaeochytris, Ferula equisetacea, Ferula euxina, Ferula fedoroviorum,
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-2808323: Based on the initial data import
Paul Mouterde (1892-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mouterde' in the authors string.