Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) R.Dawar & Qaiser
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 326 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008748
Common Names
- Duhaldea Latifolia
- Broad-Leaved Duhaldea
- Broad-Leaved Hempweed
Synonyms
- Inula latifolia DC. [unknown]
Description
Duhaldea latifolia (also called Chinese Duhaldea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to China and is found in grasslands and shrublands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with alternate leaves that are ovate to lanceolate.
Uses & Benefits
Duhaldea latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Duhaldea latifolia is a yellow color and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-greenish color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Duhaldea latifolia is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season. It can be pruned back in the fall to promote new growth.
Where to Find Duhaldea latifolia
Duhaldea latifolia is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Duhaldea latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duhaldea latifolia?
Duhaldea latifolia
What type of plant is Duhaldea latifolia?
It is an evergreen shrub
Where is Duhaldea latifolia native to?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Duhaldea genus
Duhaldea latifolia,
Duhaldea wissmanniana,
Duhaldea griffithii,
Duhaldea simonsii,
Duhaldea cuspidata,
Duhaldea cappa,
Duhaldea nervosa,
Duhaldea forrestii,
Duhaldea rubricaulis,
Duhaldea pterocaula,
Duhaldea revoluta,
Duhaldea eupatorioides,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,