Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thapsoides
ID:
7693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (HAL, Halensis) 1810: 16 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007022

Common Names

  • Inula thapsoides
  • Thapsoides Inula
  • Inula

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Description

Inula thapsoides (also called Thapsia-Like Inula, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia, and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and in cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Inula thapsoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and reducing inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Inula thapsoides sub. thapsoides
Inula thapsoides sub. australis Grierson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inula thapsoides is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula thapsoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Inula thapsoides

Inula thapsoides can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Inula thapsoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula thapsoides?

Inula thapsoides

What is the common name of Inula thapsoides?

Woolly-fruited Inula

What is the natural habitat of Inula thapsoides?

Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

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,

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