Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helenium
ID:
120878

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 881 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120207

Common Names

  • Elecampane
  • Inula helenium
  • Hogweed

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Description

Inula helenium (also called Elecampane, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands. It has large, toothed leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Inula helenium is used as a medicinal herb and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Inula helenium sub. orgyalis (Boiss.) Grierson
Inula helenium sub. pseudohelenium Grierson
Inula helenium sub. vanensis Grierson
Inula helenium sub. helenium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inula helenium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inula helenium is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Inula helenium

Inula helenium is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Inula helenium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inula helenium?

Inula helenium

What is the common name of Inula helenium?

Elecampane

What is the natural habitat of Inula helenium?

It is found in meadows, grasslands, 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,

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