Status:
valid
Authors:
Källersjö
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5(6): 540, nom. nov. (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021915
Common Names
- Inulanthera Nuda
- Nuda Inulanthera
- Nuda
Synonyms
- Pentzia schistostephioides M.Taylor [unknown]
Description
Inulanthera nuda (also called Naked Inulanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Inulanthera nuda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to make herbal teas, which are believed to have medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inulanthera nuda is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white mid-rib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inulanthera nuda is a perennial herb that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a container. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.
Where to Find Inulanthera nuda
Inulanthera nuda is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Inulanthera nuda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inulanthera nuda?
Inulanthera nuda
What is the common name of Inulanthera nuda?
Naked Inulanthera
What type of plant is Inulanthera nuda?
Herbaceous perennial
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,