Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscidula
ID:
115595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Kotschy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 188 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114924



Common Names

  • Inula
  • Viscid Inula
  • Sticky Inula


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Description

Inula viscidula (also called 'Sticky Inula', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has yellow flowers with a long, sticky involucre.

Uses & Benefits

Inula viscidula is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inula viscidula is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula viscidula is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and kept moist. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Inula viscidula

Inula viscidula can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Inula viscidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula viscidula?

Inula viscidula

What is the family of Inula viscidula?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Inula viscidula?

Sticky Elecampane

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-76403: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor Kotschy (1813-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotschy' in the authors string.