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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Ferula moschata is a PERENNIAL growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from July to August. 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.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
F. sumbul. Hook.f. (is this the correct name?[200])
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds; East Wall. By. South Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Gum
None known
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Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic Dysentery Nervine Stimulant Tonic Women's complaints
The root and the rhizome are antispasmodic, nervine, stimulant and tonic[4, 46, 61]. The medicinal action resembles that of valerian (Valeriana officinalis) and the plant is used in the treatment of various hysterical conditions[4, 238]. It is also believed to have a specific action on the pelvic organs and is used in treating dysmenorrhoea and a wide range of other feminine disorders[4]. The root is also a stimulant to mucous membranes and is used in treating chronic dysentery, diarrhoea, bronchitis and even pneumonia[4].
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Other Uses
Gum
A gum is extracted from the root. Used as a perfume and an incense[4, 46, 61, 238], it is a musk substitute[1].
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
Succeeds in most soils[1]. Requires a deep fertile soil in a sunny position[200]. Plants are hardy to about -5°c[200]. Plants have a long taproot and are intolerant of root disturbance[200]. They should be planted into their final positions as soon as possible.
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Plant Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as the seed is ripe in a greenhouse in autumn[1]. Otherwise sow in April in a greenhouse. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle. Plant them out into their permanent positions whilst still small because the plants dislike root disturbance[1]. Give the plants a protective mulch for at least their first winter outdoors. Division in autumn. This may be inadvisable due to the plants dislike of root disturbance.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(Reinsch.)K.Pol.
Botanical References
200266
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