Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsky
Source:
gcc
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 14(pt. 2; n.° 10): 282 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118297
Common Names
- Inula magnifica
- Giant Inula
- Magnificent Inula
Description
Inula magnifica (also called yellow star thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has yellow flowers and spiny leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Inula magnifica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inula magnifica is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inula magnifica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.
Where to Find Inula magnifica
Diaphanodon blandus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Inula magnifica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inula magnifica?
Inula magnifica
What is the common name of Inula magnifica?
Magnificent inula
What is the habitat of Inula magnifica?
It is found in moist, open woods, thickets, and meadows
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,