Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helianthus-aquatilis
ID:
30958

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex Ling

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica 10(2): 178 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030287

Common Names

  • Inula
  • Water Inula
  • Helianthus-aquatilis

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Description

Inula helianthus-aquatilis (also called Watery Inula, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in shallow waters and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Inula helianthus-aquatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inula helianthus-aquatilis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and they germinate in the spring. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula helianthus-aquatilis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Inula helianthus-aquatilis

Inula helianthus-aquatilis can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain and Portugal.

Inula helianthus-aquatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula helianthus-aquatilis?

Inula helianthus-aquatilis

What is the common name of Inula helianthus-aquatilis?

Watery Inula

What is the family of Inula helianthus-aquatilis?

Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-129280: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.