Ferula conocaula
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Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: ferula
Plant ID (slug): ferula-conocaula
Numeric ID: 19562
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Ferula conocaula is a PERENNIAL. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Distribution
C. Asia.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic Carminative Diuretic Dysentery Expectorant The gum resin, obtained from the roots, is anthelmintic, carminative, digestive and expectorant[176]. It is used in the treatment of indigestion, dysentery, tumours, parasitic and anthelmintic infections[176]. The essential oil in the resin can be expelled through the lungs and so is used in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis and whooping cough[176].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Ferula conocaula