Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
40344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 197 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039673

Common Names

  • Inula fragilis
  • Fragile Inula
  • Fragile Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Helenium fragile (Boiss. & Hausskn.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Inula fragilis (also called Fragile Inula, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Inula fragilis has been used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used for making dyes and for making a type of traditional beer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inula fragilis is a single, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single, yellow, daisy-like flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula fragilis is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Inula fragilis

Inula fragilis is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Inula fragilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula fragilis?

Inula fragilis

What is the common name of Inula fragilis?

Fragile Inula

What is the habitat of Inula fragilis?

Dry grassland, scrub, and rocky slopes

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,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:225874-1: Based on the initial data import