Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helvetica
ID:
24885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grauer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1766

Citation Micro:
Dec. 17.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024214



Common Names

  • Elecampane
  • Helvetian Inula
  • Inula


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Synonyms

  • Inula helvetica helvetica [unknown]

Description

Inula helvetica (also called Swiss Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and can be found in Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inula helvetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers can be used to make herbal teas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inula helvetica is yellow and daisy-like, with many petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula helvetica is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Inula helvetica

Inula helvetica can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.

Inula helvetica FAQ

What are the common names of Inula helvetica?

Common names of Inula helvetica include Swiss Fleabane, Swiss Inula, and Swiss Inula-daisy.

What is the scientific classification of Inula helvetica?

The scientific classification of Inula helvetica is as follows: Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae; Genus: Inula; Species: Inula helvetica.

What are the uses of Inula helvetica?

Inula helvetica has a variety of uses. It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for its oil.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-123401: Based on the initial data import
Sebastian Grauer (1758-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grauer' in the authors string.