Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
116081

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 285 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115410



Common Names

  • Inula angustifolia
  • Angustifolia Inula
  • Angustifolia


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Synonyms

  • Helenium angustifolium Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Inula angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Inula, Fleabane, and Horseweed, among many other common names) is a perennial native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with bright green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Inula angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Inula angustifolia are yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and many petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula angustifolia is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in well-drained, sunny positions. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Place the cuttings in a pot of moist, well-drained soil and keep in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted. Plant out in the garden in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Inula angustifolia

Inula angustifolia is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Inula angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula angustifolia?

Inula angustifolia

What is the common name of Inula angustifolia?

Angustifolia Inula

What is the natural habitat of Inula angustifolia?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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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