Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cafra
ID:
80025

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 10(3): 274 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079354



Common Names

  • Cafra Blumea
  • Woolly Blumea
  • Woolly Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Blumea natalensis Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Conyza cafra DC. [unknown]
  • Doellia cafra (DC.) Anderb. [unknown]
  • Vernonia pechuelii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Conyza natalensis Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
  • Conyza thermarum Baker [unknown]
  • Placus natalensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Conyza natalensis Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]

Description

Blumea cafra (also called common blumea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea cafra is used for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea cafra is white in colour and has five petals. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea cafra is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Blumea cafra

Blumea cafra is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky and grassy areas.

Blumea cafra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea cafra?

Blumea cafra

What is the common name of Blumea cafra?

Cafra Blumea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea cafra?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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-35941: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.