Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Dawar & Qaiser
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Candollea 52(2): 283 (1997) (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059935
Common Names
- Inula koelzii
- Elecampane
- Horse-Heal
Description
Inula koelzii (also called Koelz's Inula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine regions of Japan. It has large, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Inula koelzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inula koelzii is a yellow-white daisy-like flower with a hairy stem. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with hairy stems and leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inula koelzii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position with some shade, and regular watering is necessary. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Inula koelzii
Inula koelzii is native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It can be found in dry and semi-arid climates.
Inula koelzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inula koelzii?
Inula koelzii
What is the common name of Inula koelzii?
Woolly Inula
What is the natural habitat of Inula koelzii?
Dry hillsides in the Mediterranean region
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,