Status:
valid
Authors:
Degen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 1912, xi. 36.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088662
Common Names
- Urumoff's Inula
- Elecampane
- Inula urumoffii
Description
Inula urumoffii (also called Urumov's inula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Caucasus and typically grows in open grasslands, meadows and steppes. It is an annual herb with an erect stem and a rosette of leaves that are oblong-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes.
Uses & Benefits
Inula urumoffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inula urumoffii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inula urumoffii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular fertilizing.
Where to Find Inula urumoffii
Inula urumoffii is native to Central Asia and can be found in steppe and desert habitats.
Inula urumoffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inula urumoffii?
Inula urumoffii
What is the common name of Inula urumoffii?
Urumoff's Inula
What is the natural habitat of Inula urumoffii?
Grassy meadows and woodlands
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,