Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 284 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000112895
Common Names
- Aucheriana Inula
- Aucheriana Inula Daisy
- Aucheriana Inula Daisy Bush
Synonyms
- Helenium aucherianum (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Helenium seidlitzii Kuntze [unknown]
- Inula seidlitzii Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Inula aucheriana (also called Aucher's Inula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andean regions of South America. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inula aucheriana has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inula aucheriana has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inula aucheriana is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Inula aucheriana
Inula aucheriana is native to Iran and can be found in the provinces of Fars, Kerman, and Yazd.
Inula aucheriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inula aucheriana?
Inula aucheriana
What is the common name of Inula aucheriana?
Aucher's inula
What are the uses of Inula aucheriana?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,