Ferula narthex
Ferula, Hing Asafetida
Also known as: Dorema asafoetida (Falc.) J.N.Haage & E.Schmidt +4 more
- Dorema asafoetida (Falc.) J.N.Haage & E.Schmidt
- Ferula asafoetida (Falc.) H.Karst.
- Ferula jaeschkeana subsp. taenioloba Rech.fil. & Riedl
- Ferula koelzii Rech.fil. & Riedl
- Peucedanum narthex (Boiss.) Baill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Ferula narthex (commonly known as Ferula or Hing Asafetida) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apiaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Ferula genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, West Himalaya