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General Information

Ferula rubricaulis is a perennial plant growing from a taproot
This species is a minor commercial source of the medicinal and culinary gum asafoetida, which is mainly obtained from Ferula assa-foetida[]

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

W. Asia - southern Iran

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Edibility Rating
Medicinal Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Ferula rubricaulis is a plant of the subtropical zone, growing in arid and subarid environments.
Ferula species generally can succeed in most soils[], though they prefer a deep, fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position[].
Plants have a long taproot and are intolerant of root disturbance[]. They should be planted into their final positions as soon as possible.

Edible Uses

The aerial parts of the plant, including the stems, are used as an additive to candy[].

The plant is a source of the culinary gum 'asafoetida'. See Ferula assa-foetida for details of uses[].

Medicinal

The aerial parts of the plant are used to address intestinal malfunctions[].

The plant is a source of the medicinal gum 'asafoetida'. See Ferula assa-foetida for details of uses[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as the seed is ripe in a greenhouse in autumn[]. Otherwise sow in mid spring 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[]. If necessary, give the plants a protective mulch for their first winter outdoors.
Division in autumn. This may be inadvisable due to the plants dislike of root disturbance.