Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 480 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125201
Common Names
- Pulicaria Inuloides
- Inuloides Pulicaria
- Inula-Leaved Fleabane
Synonyms
- Erigeron inuloides Poir. [unknown]
- Pulicaria aspera Pomel [unknown]
- Pulicaria longifolia Boiss. [unknown]
- Pulicaria longifolia longifolia [unknown]
- Pulicaria longifolia herteri Sennen [unknown]
- Pulicaria arabica longifolia Ball [unknown]
- Pulicaria paludosa inuloides (DC.) Valdés [unknown]
- Pulicaria arabica inuloides (Poir.) Maire [unknown]
Description
Pulicaria inuloides (also called Inula-leaved Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pulicaria inuloides has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pulicaria inuloides has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pulicaria inuloides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to plant in early spring or late fall. Divide the clumps in early spring and replant the divisions. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in spring and keep the soil moist. The seedlings will emerge in a few weeks.
Where to Find Pulicaria inuloides
Pulicaria inuloides is found in the temperate regions of Europe, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Pulicaria inuloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pulicaria inuloides?
Pulicaria inuloides
What is the common name of Pulicaria inuloides?
Inula-leaved Fleabane
What is the natural habitat of Pulicaria inuloides?
Dry grassland, scrub, and rocky places
Species in the Pulicaria genus
Pulicaria glandulosa,
Pulicaria burchardii,
Pulicaria dumulosa,
Pulicaria baluchistanica,
Pulicaria salviifolia,
Pulicaria renschiana,
Pulicaria sericea,
Pulicaria stephanocarpa,
Pulicaria diffusa,
Pulicaria wightiana,
Pulicaria laciniata,
Pulicaria dysenterica,
Pulicaria rajputanae,
Pulicaria carnosa,
Pulicaria somalensis,
Pulicaria jaubertii,
Pulicaria canariensis,
Pulicaria clausonis,
Pulicaria hadramautica,
Pulicaria paludosa,
Pulicaria boissieri,
Pulicaria pulvinata,
Pulicaria attentuata,
Pulicaria glutinosa,
Pulicaria adenophora,
Pulicaria insignis,
Pulicaria aucheri,
Pulicaria volkonskyana,
Pulicaria stocksii,
Pulicaria argyrophylla,
Pulicaria samhanensis,
Pulicaria scabra,
Pulicaria gamal-eldiniae,
Pulicaria angustifolia,
Pulicaria aualites,
Pulicaria discoidea,
Pulicaria mauritanica,
Pulicaria guestii,
Pulicaria filaginoides,
Pulicaria steinbergii,
Pulicaria auranitica,
Pulicaria cylindrica,
Pulicaria aylmeri,
Pulicaria aromatica,
Pulicaria migiurtinorum,
Pulicaria mauritanica,
Pulicaria armena,
Pulicaria collenettei,
Pulicaria chrysantha,
Pulicaria foliolosa,
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,