Blumea canalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canalensis
ID:
137856
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xlv. 346 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137185
Common Names
- Blumea canalensis
- Blumea
- Canalensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blumea canalensis (also called Canal Blumea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Blumea canalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin disorders, respiratory problems, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blumea canalensis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blumea canalensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until rooted.
Where to Find Blumea canalensis
Blumea canalensis is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in parts of Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Blumea canalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blumea canalensis?
Blumea canalensis
What is the common name of Blumea canalensis?
Canal Blumea
Where is Blumea canalensis found?
It is found in the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Sonora.
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-97877: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.