Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
133327

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Oliv. & Hiern

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 358 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132656

Common Names

  • Inula mannii
  • Mann's Inula
  • Giant Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Vernonia mannii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Vernonia myriotricha Baker [unknown]
  • Petrollinia heteromalla Chiov. [unknown]
  • Laggera heteromalla Vatke [unknown]

Description

Inula mannii (also called Mann's inula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem with alternate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inula mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inula mannii has small yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula mannii is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It can be propagated from seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Inula mannii

Inula mannii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Inula mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula mannii?

Inula mannii

What is the common name of Inula mannii?

Mann's Inula

What is the family of Inula mannii?

Asteraceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-93492: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.