Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephala
ID:
128890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Kotschy ex Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 186 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128219



Common Names

  • Elephant's Ear
  • Elephant Ear
  • Large-headed Inula


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Description

Inula macrocephala (also called large-headed inula, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate in shape. It is found in dry and sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inula macrocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inula macrocephala has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a large, flat-topped head. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings have long, narrow, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula macrocephala is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Inula macrocephala

Inula macrocephala is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East, and in the Caucasus region.

Inula macrocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula macrocephala?

Inula macrocephala

What are the common names of Inula macrocephala?

Large-headed Inula

What is the natural habitat of Inula macrocephala?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor Kotschy (1813-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotschy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:225971-1: Based on the initial data import