Inula racemosa
Himalayan Elecampane, Indian Elecampane
Also known as: Helenium racemosum (Hook.fil.) Kuntze +1 more
- Helenium racemosum (Hook.fil.) Kuntze
- Inula helenium Hook.fil. & Thomson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Inula racemosa (commonly known as Himalayan elecampane or Indian Elecampane) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, China North-Central, China South-Central, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, West Himalaya, Xinjiang
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Hainan, Illinois, India, Inner Mongolia, Laos, Manchuria, New Hampshire, New York, Ontario, Qinghai, Québec, Vermont, Vietnam, Washington, Wisconsin