Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrolepis
ID:
84674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans vii. (1847) 330

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084003



Common Names

  • Macrolepis Inula
  • Inula macrolepis
  • Macrolepis


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Description

Inula macrolepis (also called Giant Fleabane, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem, growing up to 1 m tall. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, up to 15 cm long, with toothed margins. The flower heads are yellow, up to 4 cm in diameter, with numerous ray florets.

Uses & Benefits

Inula macrolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments, as well as to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inula macrolepis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula macrolepis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Inula macrolepis

Inula macrolepis is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Inula macrolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula macrolepis?

Inula macrolepis

What type of plant is Inula macrolepis?

Inula macrolepis is a perennial herb.

Where is Inula macrolepis found?

Inula macrolepis is found 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-40465: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.