Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferulacea
ID:
393111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Sci. Lit. Arts 10: 7 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392443

Common Names

  • Ferulacea Prangos
  • Prangos ferulacea

Searching for Prangos ferulacea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Laserpitium ferulaceum L. [unknown]
  • Prangos stenoptera Boiss. & Buhse [unknown]
  • Prangos cylindracea DC. [unknown]
  • Prangos goniocarpa (Boiss.) Zohary. [unknown]
  • Prangos foeniculacea C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Smyrnium laserpitioides Crantz [unknown]
  • Cachrys alata Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Cachrys cylindracea Guss. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cachrys ferulacea Calest. [unknown]
  • Cachrys goniocarpa Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cachrys prangoides Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cachrys alata Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Prangos alata (M.Bieb.) Grossh. [unknown]
  • Prangos biebersteinii Karjagin [unknown]

Description

Prangos ferulacea (also called Prangos ferulacea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a tall stem with white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Prangos ferulacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Prangos ferulacea are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

Searching for Prangos ferulacea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Prangos ferulacea is a perennial herb that grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes. It is propagated by seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Prangos ferulacea

Prangos ferulacea is found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Prangos ferulacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prangos ferulacea?

Prangos ferulacea

What are the common uses of Prangos ferulacea?

Prangos ferulacea is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.

What is the native range of Prangos ferulacea?

Prangos ferulacea is native to Central Asia and the Middle East.

Species in the Prangos genus

Prangos trifida, Prangos tschimganica, Prangos tuberculata, Prangos uechtritzii, Prangos turcica, Prangos dzhungarica, Prangos denticulata, Prangos crossoptera, Prangos corymbosa, Prangos cheilanthifolia, Prangos carinata, Prangos calligonoides, Prangos lachnantha, Prangos ilanae, Prangos heyniae, Prangos hermonis, Prangos equisetoides, Prangos gaubae, Prangos ferulacea, Prangos fedtschenkoi, Prangos asperula, Prangos akymatodes, Prangos persica, Prangos platychlaena, Prangos odontalgica, Prangos longistylis, Prangos peucedanifolia, Prangos serpentinica, Prangos scabrifolia, Prangos polyactina, Prangos hulusii, Prangos ledebourii, Prangos lipskyi, Prangos ornata, Prangos acaulis, Prangos ammophila, Prangos bucharica, Prangos cachroides, Prangos didyma, Prangos herderi, Prangos latiloba, Prangos meliocarpoides, Prangos pabularia, Prangos uloptera, Prangos papillaris, Prangos abieticola, Prangos multicostata, Prangos eriantha,

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