Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi-Exped. : 414 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119083
Common Names
- Marsh fleabane
- Marsh daisy
- Marsh inula
Description
Inula paludosa (also called Marsh Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody rootstock and numerous, erect, leafy stems. It is native to Europe and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet, disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Inula paludosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory problems, digestive problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inula paludosa is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, short stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inula paludosa is an evergreen perennial herb that is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Inula paludosa
Inula paludosa can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.
Inula paludosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inula paludosa?
Inula paludosa
What is the common name of Inula paludosa?
Marsh Inula
What is the natural habitat of Inula paludosa?
Inula paludosa 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,