Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linariifolia
ID:
3379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 7: 154 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002708

Common Names

  • Linaria-leaved Inula
  • Narrow-leaved Inula
  • Flax-leaved Inula

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Synonyms

  • Inula britannica maximoviczii Regel [unknown]
  • Inula britannica linariifolia (Turcz.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Inula britannica linearifolia (Turcz.) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Inula linariifolia (also called Flax-leaved Inula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. The leaves are linear, with entire margins and a pointed tip. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small, round and black. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Inula linariifolia 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, cold, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inula linariifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula linariifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Inula linariifolia

Inula linariifolia is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Inula linariifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula linariifolia?

Inula linariifolia

What is the common name of Inula linariifolia?

Linaria-leaved Inula

What is the natural habitat of Inula linariifolia?

It is found in dry grasslands, 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,

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