Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aromatica
ID:
79306

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 446 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078635



Common Names

  • Blumea
  • Aromatic Blumea
  • Blumea Aromatica


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Synonyms

  • Blumea emeiensis Z.Y.Zhu [unknown]
  • Erigeron philadelphicus Lour. [unknown]
  • Conyza setschwanica Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Erigeron cochinchinensis Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Conyza aromatica Wall. [unknown]
  • Blumea leptophylla Hayata [unknown]
  • Placus aromaticus Baill. [unknown]
  • Gynura taiwanensis S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Blumea nesogenes Hochr. [unknown]

Description

Blumea aromatica (also called 'Chinese chamomile' and 'Chinese feverfew', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height, with small, white, daisy-like flowers and feathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea aromatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea aromatica is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea aromatica is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Blumea aromatica

Blumea aromatica is found in Southeast Asia, India, and China.

Blumea aromatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea aromatica?

Blumea aromatica

What is the common name of Blumea aromatica?

Aromatic Blumea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea aromatica?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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