Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 464 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122392
Common Names
- Royle's Inula
- Royle's Fleabane
- Indian Elecampane
Synonyms
- Corvisartia indica Lindl. [unknown]
- Inula stoliczkai C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Helenium royleanum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Inula royleana (also called Royle's Inula, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands at elevations of 500-1500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Inula royleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inula royleana has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inula royleana is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Inula royleana
Inula royleana is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist, grassy areas.
Inula royleana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inula royleana?
Inula royleana
What is the common name of Inula royleana?
Royle's Inula
What is the native range of Inula royleana?
Himalayas, Afghanistan to Nepal
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,