Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 2: 1007 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686915
Common Names
- Ferulago contracta
- Contracta Ferulago
- Giant Fennel
Description
Ferulago contracta (also called Contracted Ferula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caucasus Mountains and the Middle East. It is an herbaceous perennial, with a maximum height of up to 1.5 m. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often growing in large clumps.
Uses & Benefits
Ferulago contracta is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ferulago contracta has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ferulago contracta is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into the garden when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Ferulago contracta
Ferulago contracta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Ferulago contracta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferulago contracta?
Ferulago contracta
What is the common name of Ferulago contracta?
Contracted Ferulago
What is the natural habitat of Ferulago contracta?
Mountainous areas of the Mediterranean region
Species in the Ferulago genus
Ferulago glareosa,
Ferulago angulata,
Ferulago antiochia,
Ferulago armena,
Ferulago asparagifolia,
Ferulago aucherii,
Ferulago bernardii,
Ferulago biumbellata,
Ferulago blancheana,
Ferulago brachyloba,
Ferulago bracteata,
Ferulago cassia,
Ferulago contracta,
Ferulago daghestanica,
Ferulago fieldiana,
Ferulago galbanifera,
Ferulago granatensis,
Ferulago humilis,
Ferulago idaea,
Ferulago isaurica,
Ferulago kurdica,
Ferulago lutea,
Ferulago macedonica,
Ferulago macrocarpa,
Ferulago macrosciadea,
Ferulago mughlae,
Ferulago nodosa,
Ferulago pachyloba,
Ferulago phialocarpa,
Ferulago platycarpa,
Ferulago sandrasica,
Ferulago sartorii,
Ferulago scabra,
Ferulago serpentinica,
Ferulago setifolia,
Ferulago silaifolia,
Ferulago stellata,
Ferulago subvelutina,
Ferulago sylvatica,
Ferulago syriaca,
Ferulago ternatifolia,
Ferulago thirkeana,
Ferulago thyrsiflora,
Ferulago trachycarpa,
Ferulago trojana,
Ferulago vesceritensis,
Ferulago galbanifera,
Ferulago subvelutina,
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,