Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sechmenii
ID:
14733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hartvig & Strid

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 108(2-3): 307 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014062

Common Names

  • Sechmen's Inula
  • Sechmen's Fleabane
  • Sechmen's Horse-heal

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Description

Inula sechmenii (also called Sechmen's inula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that has yellow flowers and toothed leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Inula sechmenii 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, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inula sechmenii is a yellow-green, cup-shaped flower head, with a single row of ray florets surrounding a central disc of yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula sechmenii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Inula sechmenii

Inula sechmenii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Inula sechmenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula sechmenii?

Inula sechmenii

What is the natural habitat of Inula sechmenii?

Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides

What are the uses of Inula sechmenii?

It is used as a medicinal plant and for landscaping

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

Per Hartvig (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartvig' in the authors string.
Arne Strid (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strid' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931934-1: Based on the initial data import