Inula racemosa

Physical Characteristics

Inula racemosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft) by 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Western Himalayas.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic The rhizome is used in Tibetan medicine, it is said to have a sweet, bitter and acrid taste with a neutral potency[241]. It is used in the treatment of contagious fevers that have not fully ripened and pain in the upper body, especially between the neck and the shoulders[241].

Known Hazards

None known