Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. i. 568
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067062
Common Names
- Inula cuanzensis
- Cuanza Elephant's-ear
- Cuanza Inula
Synonyms
- Porphyrostemma cuanzensis O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Vernonia cuanzensis Welw. ex O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Vernonia cuanzensis Welw. [unknown]
Description
Inula cuanzensis (also called 'Cuanza Inula', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, grassy meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Inula cuanzensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inula cuanzensis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inula cuanzensis is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Inula cuanzensis
Inula cuanzensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin.
Inula cuanzensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inula cuanzensis?
Inula cuanzensis
What is the common name of Inula cuanzensis?
Cuanza Inula
What type of plant is Inula cuanzensis?
A perennial herb
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,