Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Kern.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Ber. Naturw. Ver. Innsbruck 1: 111. 1870
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114613
Common Names
- Inula obtusifolia
- Bluntleaf Inula
- Bluntleaf Fleabane
Description
Inula obtusifolia (also called Broadleaf Inula, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Inula obtusifolia has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as headaches, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inula obtusifolia is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inula obtusifolia is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seedlings and cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Inula obtusifolia
Inula obtusifolia is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Inula obtusifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inula obtusifolia?
Inula obtusifolia
What is the common name of Inula obtusifolia?
Blunt-leaved Inula
Where is Inula obtusifolia found?
Inula obtusifolia 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,