Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Panahi, Piwczyński, Puchałka & Spalik
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 780 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344662
Common Names
- Ferula glabrifolia
- Smooth-Leaved Ferula
- Smooth-Leaved Giant-Fennel
Description
Ferula glabrifolia (also called 'smooth-leaved fennel', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Iran. It grows to a height of about 1.5 m and has a wide spread of up to 2 m. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ferula glabrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ferula glabrifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ferula glabrifolia is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Ferula glabrifolia
Ferula glabrifolia is native to Iran and can be found growing in rocky areas and on cliffs.
Ferula glabrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferula glabrifolia?
Ferula glabrifolia
What is the common name of Ferula glabrifolia?
Smooth Ferula
What is the natural habitat of Ferula glabrifolia?
Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands
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
Mehrnoush Panahi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Panahi' in the authors string.
Radosław Puchałka: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puchałka' in the authors string.