Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Asie Min., Bot. ii. 239. t. 29. (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036795
Common Names
- Discoidea Inula
- Inula
- Discoidea
Description
Inula discoidea (also called Round-Leaved Inula, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Inula discoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inula discoidea is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inula discoidea is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and will tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Inula discoidea
Inula discoidea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Inula discoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inula discoidea?
Inula discoidea
What is the natural habitat of Inula discoidea?
Inula discoidea is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Inula discoidea?
Inula discoidea is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height.
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,