Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Källersjö
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5(6): 540 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081802
Common Names
- Inulanthera
- Dregeana
- Violet Daisy
Synonyms
- Hymenolepis punctata DC. [unknown]
- Athanasia punctata Harv. [unknown]
- Hymenolepis dregeana DC. [unknown]
- Athanasia dregeana Harv. [unknown]
Description
Inulanthera dregeana (also called Wild Inula, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that is native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in grassland, scrub and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Inulanthera dregeana is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inulanthera dregeana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inulanthera dregeana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Inulanthera dregeana
Inulanthera dregeana is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Inulanthera dregeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inulanthera dregeana?
Inulanthera dregeana
What are the common names of Inulanthera dregeana?
Drege's inula, Drege's inulanthera
Where is Inulanthera dregeana native to?
South Africa
Species in the Inulanthera genus
Inulanthera coronopifolia,
Inulanthera nuda,
Inulanthera brownii,
Inulanthera thodei,
Inulanthera leucoclada,
Inulanthera calva,
Inulanthera dregeana,
Inulanthera tridens,
Inulanthera schistostephioides,
Inulanthera montana,
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,