Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1399 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128481
Common Names
- Inula
- Shirensis
- Shire Inula
Description
Inula shirensis (also called 'Shiraz Inula', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Inula shirensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inula shirensis has bright yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inula shirensis is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Inula shirensis
Inula shirensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain and Portugal.
Inula shirensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inula shirensis?
Inula shirensis
What type of plant is Inula shirensis?
Herb
Where does Inula shirensis grow?
Mountain slopes in China
What is the natural habitat of Inula shirensis?
Grassy slopes and meadows
What is the average height of Inula shirensis?
30-90 cm
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,