Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
132804

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 14 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132133



Common Names

  • Blumea Barbata
  • Barbed Blumea
  • Barbed-Leaf Blumea


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Synonyms

  • Blumea barbata barbata [unknown]
  • Placus barbatus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Conyza barbata Wall. [unknown]

Description

Blumea barbata (also called Chinese feverfew, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, such as grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea barbata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. Its leaves can be used as a tea and have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blumea barbata has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea barbata is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Blumea barbata

Blumea barbata is native to India and can be found in dry, sunny, and rocky soils.

Blumea barbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea barbata?

Blumea barbata

What is the common name of Blumea barbata?

Bearded Blumea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea barbata?

Grasslands 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