Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arnakidophora
ID:
85685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 69(2): 286 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085014



Common Names

  • Blumea arnakidophora
  • Arnakidophora Blumea
  • Arnaki Blumea


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Description

Blumea arnakidophora (also called Arnaki Blumea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a yellow flower head. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea arnakidophora is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or yellowish-white, small, clustered in heads. Seed: Small, black, shiny, and smooth. Seedlings: Covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea arnakidophora is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moderate watering.

Where to Find Blumea arnakidophora

Blumea arnakidophora is native to the mountains of India and Nepal.

Blumea arnakidophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea arnakidophora?

Blumea arnakidophora

What is the family of Blumea arnakidophora?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Blumea arnakidophora?

Toothed Blumea

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-41435: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.