Status:
valid
Authors:
Schischk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. S.S.S.R. 31(6): 8 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686920
Common Names
- Ferulago daghestanica
- Daghestanica Ferulago
- Giant Fennel
Synonyms
- Ferula daghestanica (Schischk.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
Description
Ferulago daghestanica (also called Daghestan 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 daghestanica 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 daghestanica 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 daghestanica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest and most reliable method. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cuttings should root in about two weeks.
Where to Find Ferulago daghestanica
Ferulago daghestanica is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.
Ferulago daghestanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferulago daghestanica?
Ferulago daghestanica
What is the common name of Ferulago daghestanica?
Daghestan Ferulago
What is the natural habitat of Ferulago daghestanica?
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,