Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multicaulis
ID:
130389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 10(Literat.): 92 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129718

Common Names

  • Inula multicaulis
  • Many-stemmed Inula
  • Inula

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Description

Inula multicaulis (also called Inula, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is often found in dry meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Inula multicaulis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inula multicaulis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a central disc of yellow disc florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula multicaulis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Inula multicaulis

Inula multicaulis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Inula multicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula multicaulis?

Inula multicaulis

What is the common name of Inula multicaulis?

Many-stemmed Inula

What is the natural habitat of Inula multicaulis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-90648: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.