Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
idaea
ID:
687597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Özhatay & Akalın

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 133: 536 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686930

Common Names

  • Ferulago idaea
  • Idaea Ferulago
  • Giant Fennel

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Description

Ferulago idaea (also called Greek Spikenard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats, reaching a height of up to 0.6 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ferulago idaea 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 idaea has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferulago idaea 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 idaea

Ferulago idaea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Ferulago idaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferulago idaea?

Ferulago idaea

What is the common name of Ferulago idaea?

Ida's astragalus

What is the habitat of Ferulago idaea?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2808762: Based on the initial data import
Emine Akalın: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Akalın' in the authors string.
Neriman Özhatay (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Özhatay' in the authors string.