Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
20383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. , ed. 14: 767 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019712

Common Names

  • Inula Japonica
  • Japanese Inula
  • Japanese Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Inula britannica japonica (Thunb.) Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Inula britannica japonica (Thunb.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Inula repanda Turcz. [unknown]
  • Inula japonica japonica [unknown]
  • Limbarda japonica Raf. [unknown]
  • Inula yosezatoana Makino [unknown]
  • Inula chinensis Rupr. ex Maxim. [unknown]
  • Inula britannica vulgaris Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Inula giraldii Diels [unknown]
  • Inula japonica giraldii (Diels) J.Q.Fu [unknown]

Description

Inula japonica (also called 'Japanese Inula', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and ovate leaves. It is native to Japan and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inula japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inula japonica is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula japonica is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division or cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Inula japonica

Inula japonica can be found in moist woodlands, meadows, and prairies in the eastern United States.

Inula japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula japonica?

Inula japonica

What is the common name of Inula japonica?

Japanese Inula

What is the natural habitat of Inula japonica?

Inula japonica is native to Asia and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky places.

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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