Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifoliata
ID:
93362

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092691



Common Names

  • Blumea bifoliata
  • Two-Leaf Blumea
  • Bifoliate Blumea


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Synonyms

  • Conyza bifoliata L. [unknown]

Description

Blumea bifoliata (also called two-leaved blumea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea bifoliata is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves can be used as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea bifoliata is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea bifoliata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used, but they require stratification before sowing.

Where to Find Blumea bifoliata

Blumea bifoliata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Blumea bifoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea bifoliata?

Blumea bifoliata

What is the common name of Blumea bifoliata?

Two-Leaf Blumea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea bifoliata?

Grasslands, scrublands, 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