Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
125196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
gcc

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 164 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124525



Common Names

  • Blumea
  • Dwarf Blumea
  • Chinese Feverfew


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Synonyms

  • Placus angustifolius Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Blumea angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Blumea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical regions of Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Blumea angustifolia is small, white, and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea angustifolia is a perennial herb that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Blumea angustifolia

Blumea angustifolia is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry, open forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Blumea angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea angustifolia?

Blumea angustifolia

What is the common name of Blumea angustifolia?

Blumea

What is the family of Blumea angustifolia?

Asteraceae

Species in the Blumea genus

Blumea linearis, Blumea balsamifera, Blumea laevis, Blumea eriantha, Blumea ramosii, Blumea virens, Blumea oblongifolia, Blumea timorensis, Blumea bovei, Blumea obovata, Blumea vestita, Blumea borneensis, Blumea mindanaensis, Blumea stenophylla, Blumea sikkimensis, Blumea vanoverberghii, Blumea incisa, Blumea hossei, Blumea belangeriana, Blumea tenella, Blumea lanceolaria, Blumea ternatensis, Blumea braunii, Blumea oxyodonta, Blumea lanceolata, Blumea venkataramanii, Blumea junghuhniana, Blumea papuana, Blumea saxatilis, Blumea megacephala, Blumea confertiflora, Blumea hieraciifolia, Blumea densiflora, Blumea pungens, Blumea sagittata, Blumea sumbawensis, Blumea formosana, Blumea longipes, Blumea sinuata, Blumea malcolmii, Blumea scabrifolia, Blumea tenella, Blumea axillaris, Blumea flava, Blumea fistulosa, Blumea crinita, Blumea manillensis, Blumea vestita, Blumea saussureoides, Blumea riparia,

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,

References