Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. xiii. 25.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017584
Common Names
- Welwitsch's Inula
- Inula
- Welwitsch's Fleabane
Description
Inula welwitschii (also called Inula, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Canary Islands. It has a bushy, upright habit and grows to a height of 30–90 cm (12–36 in). The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow and daisy-like.
Uses & Benefits
Inula welwitschii is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inula welwitschii has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inula welwitschii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil. They should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Inula welwitschii
Inula welwitschii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Inula welwitschii FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Inula welwitschii?
Inula welwitschii prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
What is the ideal temperature for Inula welwitschii?
Inula welwitschii prefers temperatures between 50-75°F (10-24°C).
How much water does Inula welwitschii need?
Inula welwitschii requires moderate amounts of water. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allowed to dry out between waterings.
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,