Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligocephala
ID:
22712

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xlvii. 272 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022041



Common Names

  • Inula
  • Elephant's-ear
  • Inula oligocephala


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Description

Inula oligocephala (also called Small-headed inula, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to Iran, and is found in dry and moist grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Inula oligocephala is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inula oligocephala has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula oligocephala is an evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, Inula oligocephala requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Inula oligocephala

Inula oligocephala is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands.

Inula oligocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula oligocephala?

Inula oligocephala

What is the common name of Inula oligocephala?

Small-headed inula

What is the natural habitat of Inula oligocephala?

Inula oligocephala is found in 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,

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