Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arfakiana
ID:
128067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martelli

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Nuov. Giorn. Bot. xv. 292. 1883

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127396



Common Names

  • Arfak Blumea
  • Blumea arfakiana
  • Arfak Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Blumea balfourii balfourii [unknown]
  • Blumea balfourii papuana S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Blumea arfakiana (also called Arfak Blumea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to New Guinea. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are ovate and have a serrated margin. It grows in open areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea arfakiana is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blumea arfakiana has yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have short, thick stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea arfakiana is a perennial herb native to New Guinea. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division in spring or early summer. Plant divisions in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and water regularly until established.

Where to Find Blumea arfakiana

Blumea arfakiana is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

Blumea arfakiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea arfakiana?

Blumea arfakiana

What is the common name of Blumea arfakiana?

Arfak Blumea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea arfakiana?

Dry woodlands and chaparral

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8840: Based on the initial data import
Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.