Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limosa
ID:
63949

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi-Exped. : 414 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063278

Common Names

  • Inula limosa
  • Yellow Fleabane
  • Orange Hawkweed

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Description

Inula limosa (also called mudwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of 10 centimeters and has oblong leaves with a white underside. It is found in wet, muddy habitats at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Inula limosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inula limosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula limosa is a perennial herb that is best propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes around two weeks. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Inula limosa

Inula limosa is found in dry grasslands and steppes of the Mediterranean region, including France, Italy, Spain, and North Africa.

Inula limosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula limosa?

Inula limosa

What type of plant is Inula limosa?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Inula limosa native to?

Southern Europe

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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