Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
135299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 7: 356 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134628



Common Names

  • Dwarf False Daisy
  • Two-Colored Blumea
  • Bicolored False Daisy


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Description

Blumea bicolor (also called Blumea bicolor, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and yellow and purple flowers. It typically grows in moist habitats, such as marshes and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blumea bicolor has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea bicolor is a fast-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Blumea bicolor

Blumea bicolor is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Blumea bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea bicolor?

Blumea bicolor

What type of plant is Blumea bicolor?

Herb

Where is Blumea bicolor native to?

South America

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,

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