Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
1235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Hort. Vindob. 3: 29, t. 51.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000564

Common Names

  • Sweet Inula
  • Sweet Fleabane
  • Sweet-Scented Inula

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Description

Inula suaveolens (also called Sweet Inula, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and is usually found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Inula suaveolens 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, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inula suaveolens has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula suaveolens is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean. It prefers dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Inula suaveolens

Inula suaveolens is native to India and can be found in the states of Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

Inula suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula suaveolens?

Inula suaveolens

What is the common name of Inula suaveolens?

Sweet-scented Inula

What is the natural habitat of Inula suaveolens?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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,