Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tridens
ID:
82590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Källersjö

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5(6): 540 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081919



Common Names

  • Inula
  • Inula Plant
  • Inula Flower


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Synonyms

  • Athanasia tridens Oliv. [unknown]

Description

Inulanthera tridens (also called Three-toothed Inula, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant. It has yellow flowers and grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Inulanthera tridens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inulanthera tridens has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inulanthera tridens can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Inulanthera tridens

Inulanthera tridens is native to Australia and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Inulanthera tridens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inulanthera tridens?

Inulanthera tridens

What type of plant is Inulanthera tridens?

A herb

What is the natural habitat of Inulanthera tridens?

Dry, open areas

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-38453: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Mari Källersjö (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Källersjö' in the authors string.