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A genus of flowering plants in the carrot family

Ferula is a genus of about 170 species of flowering plants in the Apiaceae family, commonly known as the carrot or parsley family. These plants are native to the Mediterranean region and central Asia, extending eastwards to China. Ferula species are known for their tall, robust stems and large, compound leaves.

Description[edit]

Ferula species are perennial herbs that can grow up to 4 meters tall. They have hollow stems and large, pinnate leaves. The flowers are small and yellow, arranged in large compound umbels. The fruit is a schizocarp, splitting into two mericarps at maturity.

Uses[edit]

Several species of Ferula have been used in traditional medicine and as food. The most well-known species is Ferula assa-foetida, commonly known as asafoetida, which is used as a spice and has a strong, pungent odor. Asafoetida is used in Ayurvedic medicine for its purported digestive benefits.

Ferula species have also been used in the production of resins and gums. The resin from Ferula plants is often used in incense and perfumes.

Ecology[edit]

Ferula plants are adapted to dry, rocky soils and are often found in arid and semi-arid regions. They play an important role in their ecosystems, providing food and habitat for various insects and animals.

Cultivation[edit]

Ferula species are cultivated for their ornamental value and for their use in traditional medicine. They require well-drained soil and full sun to thrive. Propagation is typically done by seed.

Species[edit]

Some notable species of Ferula include:

Ferula assa-foetida - Asafoetida
Ferula communis - Giant fennel
Ferula tingitana - Giant fennel

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Ferula''' is a genus of about 170 species of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to the Mediterranean region east to central Asia, mostly growing in arid climates. They are herbaceous perennial plants growing to 1–4 m tall, with stout, hollow, somewhat succulent stems. The leaves are tripinnate or even more finely divided, with a stout basal sheath clasping the stem. The flowers are yellow, produced in large umbels. Many plants of this genus, especially [[F. communis]] are referred to as "giant fennel," although they are not fennel in the strict sense.
+{{Short description|A genus of flowering plants in the carrot family}}
+{{Taxobox
+| name = Ferula
+| image = Ferula communis.jpg
+| image_caption = ''Ferula communis''
+| regnum = [[Plantae]]
+| unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]]
+| unranked_classis = [[Eudicots]]
+| unranked_ordo = [[Asterids]]
+| ordo = [[Apiales]]
+| familia = [[Apiaceae]]
+| genus = '''''Ferula'''''
+| genus_authority = [[Carl Linnaeus|L.]]
+}}
-== Species ==
+'''''Ferula''''' is a genus of about 170 species of flowering plants in the [[Apiaceae]] family, commonly known as the carrot or parsley family. These plants are native to the Mediterranean region and central Asia, extending eastwards to China. ''Ferula'' species are known for their tall, robust stems and large, compound leaves.
-Some notable species within the Ferula genus include:
-* [[Ferula communis]] (Giant Fennel)
+==Description==
-* [[Ferula gummosa]] (Galbanum)
+''Ferula'' species are perennial herbs that can grow up to 4 meters tall. They have hollow stems and large, pinnate leaves. The flowers are small and yellow, arranged in large compound umbels. The fruit is a schizocarp, splitting into two mericarps at maturity.
-* [[Ferula hermonis]] (Zallouh)
-* [[Ferula tingitana]] (African Ammoniacum)
-== Uses ==
+[[File:Ferula tingitana.jpg|thumb|left|''Ferula tingitana'']]
-Several species of Ferula are used for their aromatic gum resin, obtained from the roots of the plant. The most well-known of these is [[Asafoetida]], derived from [[Ferula assa-foetida]]. Other species, such as [[Ferula gummosa]] and [[Ferula hermonis]], are also used for their resins.
-== Medicinal Uses ==
+==Uses==
-Ferula has been used in traditional medicine for its antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant, laxative, and sedative properties. The gum resin of some species, like [[Ferula assa-foetida]], is used in the treatment of hysteria, some nervous conditions, bronchitis, asthma, and whooping cough.
+Several species of ''Ferula'' have been used in traditional medicine and as food. The most well-known species is ''[[Ferula assa-foetida]]'', commonly known as asafoetida, which is used as a spice and has a strong, pungent odor. Asafoetida is used in [[Ayurveda|Ayurvedic]] medicine for its purported digestive benefits.
-== See Also ==
+''Ferula'' species have also been used in the production of [[resin]]s and [[gum]]s. The resin from ''Ferula'' plants is often used in incense and perfumes.
+==Ecology==
+''Ferula'' plants are adapted to dry, rocky soils and are often found in arid and semi-arid regions. They play an important role in their ecosystems, providing food and habitat for various insects and animals.
+==Cultivation==
+''Ferula'' species are cultivated for their ornamental value and for their use in traditional medicine. They require well-drained soil and full sun to thrive. Propagation is typically done by seed.
+==Species==
+Some notable species of ''Ferula'' include:
+* ''[[Ferula assa-foetida]]'' - Asafoetida
+* ''[[Ferula communis]]'' - Giant fennel
+* ''[[Ferula tingitana]]'' - Giant fennel
+==Related pages==
 * [[Apiaceae]]
 * [[Asafoetida]]
-* [[Galbanum]]
+* [[Umbellifer]]
-* [[Zallouh]]
-== References ==
-<references />
-[[Category:Medicinal plants]]
 [[Category:Apiaceae]]
-{{stub}}
+[[Category:Flora of the Mediterranean]]
-{{dictionary-stub1}}
+[[Category:Flora of Asia]]
-<gallery>
-File:Koeh_061-nocaps.jpg|Ferula plant illustration
-File:Komay_Zibad.jpg|Ferula plant in the wild
-File:Pleurotus_eryngii_-_Do_al_Ortamında_Ça_ır_Mantarı.jpg|Pleurotus eryngii mushroom in natural habitat
-</gallery>