Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilli) Grierson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 250 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029273
Common Names
- Inula Serratuloides
- Serrated Inula
- Serrated Fleabane
Synonyms
- Codonocephalum serratuloides Gilli [unknown]
Description
Inula serratuloides (also called 'Serrated-Leaf Inula', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of serrated leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Inula serratuloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory illnesses and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inula serratuloides is a small yellow disc-shaped flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inula serratuloides is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Inula serratuloides
Inula serratuloides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Inula serratuloides FAQ
What is the common name of Inula serratuloides?
Toothed Inula
What is the natural habitat of Inula serratuloides?
It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes.
What are the uses of Inula serratuloides?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,