Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anatolica
ID:
94937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 6 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094266



Common Names

  • Inula Anatolica
  • Anatolian Fleabane
  • Anatolian Inula


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Synonyms

  • Helenium anatolicum (Boiss.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Inula anatolica (also called Anatolian Fleabane, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads in a flat-topped cluster. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Inula anatolica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also known to attract birds and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inula anatolica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black, and have a diameter of 0.8-1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula anatolica is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in the fall. The seed should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to 6-8 inches apart when they are 4-6 inches tall.

Where to Find Inula anatolica

Inula anatolica is native to the Mediterranean region, including in Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.

Inula anatolica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula anatolica?

Inula anatolica

What is the common name of Inula anatolica?

Anatolian inula

What is the natural habitat of Inula anatolica?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Inula genus

Inula suaveolens, Inula subfloccosa, Inula linariifolia, Inula stewartii, Inula thapsoides, Inula ciliaris, Inula huillensis, Inula mucheri, Inula sechmenii, Inula welwitschii, Inula stenocalathia, Inula japonica, Inula grombczewskii, Inula oligocephala, Inula schmalhausenii, Inula helvetica, Inula engleriana, Inula serratuloides, Inula helianthus-aquatilis, Inula sarana, Inula racemosa, Inula discoidea, Inula persica, Inula stolzii, Inula klingii, Inula speciosa, Inula fragilis, Inula vernonioides, Inula mildbraedii, Inula acuminata, Inula stricta, Inula arbuscula, Inula peacockiana, Inula koelzii, Inula poggeana, Inula rhizocephaloides, Inula limosa, Inula rungwensis, Inula haussmannii, Inula gimbundensis, Inula cuanzensis, Inula hissarica, Inula paniculata, Inula hybrida, Inula hookeri, Inula taiwanensis, Inula helianthus-aquatilis, Inula perrieri, Inula sericeo-villosa, Inula kalapani,

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,

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