Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 284 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086343
Common Names
- Inula montbretiana
- Montbretiana Inula
- Inula Montbretiana
Synonyms
- Inula montana Balansa & Bourg. ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Helenium montbretianum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Inula montbretiana (also called Montbret's Inula, Montbret's Daisy, and Montbret's Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with grey-green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Inula montbretiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inula montbretiana is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inula montbretiana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Inula montbretiana
Inula montbretiana is native to Europe and can be found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Inula montbretiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inula montbretiana?
Inula montbretiana
What is the common name of Inula montbretiana?
Montbret's Inula
What is the natural habitat of Inula montbretiana?
It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes 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,