Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hendersoniae
ID:
82563

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 320 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081892

Common Names

  • Inula
  • Hendersoniae
  • Henderson's Fleabane

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Description

Inula hendersoniae (also called Common Henderson's Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single yellow flower head. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides and is often found in disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Inula hendersoniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inula hendersoniae is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Inula hendersoniae

Inula hendersoniae is native to the western United States and Canada.

Inula hendersoniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula hendersoniae?

Inula hendersoniae

What is the common name of Inula hendersoniae?

Henderson's Inula

What is the natural habitat of Inula hendersoniae?

Arid regions of South Africa

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,

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