Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
127030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enumeratio Plantarum Novarum 1: 50 1841

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126359



Common Names

  • Inula grandis
  • Giant Inula
  • Giant Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Helenium grande (Schrenk) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Inula macrophylla Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
  • Codonocephalum grande (Schrenk ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Codonocephalum grande O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [unknown]

Description

Inula grandis (also called Grand Inula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of about 30 cm and has a spreading habit. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are small and white. It grows in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Inula grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inula grandis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula grandis is a low-growing, perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Inula grandis

Inula grandis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Inula grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula grandis?

Inula grandis

What type of plant is Inula grandis?

Herb

Where is Inula grandis found?

Central and Eastern Europe

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,

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Schrenk (1816-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrenk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:225901-1: Based on the initial data import