Inula royleana -

Family:	Compositae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.6
Width:	0.45
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - Himalayas from Pakistan to Kashmir.

Inula royleana () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.6m and a width of 0.45m . It has a hardness rating of 6.
Inula royleana will flower in February to April. the seeds ripen from February to April
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Bees, flies, self

Soil Information

Inula royleana will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Inula royleana prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Inula royleana should not be planted in shady areas.

Scrub and grassy clearings in forests, 2100 - 4000m[187]. Exposed dry slopes, 3100 - 3600m in Kashmir[145].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Grows on a sunny edge
• Works within dappled Shade

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in a sunny position in ordinary garden soil[1]. Requires a moist well-drained soil in sun or partial shade[187]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. This species is hardy to about -20°c[187]. Plants take some years to become fully established[233].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 0/5
None known

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 1/5
The plant is disinfectant[240]. It is also considered to be poisonous[240]. The root has been used to adulterate the roots of Saussurea lappa[240]. It contains 3% of an alkaloid that produces a fall in blood pressure and stimulates tone and peristaltic movements in the intestines[240].

• Disinfectant - Used for cleaning wounds.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn[111].

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

Used as a parasiticide[145]. The plant is insecticidal[240].

• Insecticide - Kills insects.
• Parasiticide - Kills external body parasites such as hair lice.

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Forest Flora of Srinagar.
Singh. Dr. G. and Kachroo. Prof. Dr. P.
Author: Singh. Dr. G. and Kachroo. Prof. Dr. P.
Rating:
Publisher : A good flora of the western Himalayas but poorly illustrated. Some information on plant uses.
Date of Publication : 1976

The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Huxley. A.
Author: Huxley. A.
Rating:
Publisher : Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
Date of Publication : 1992

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