Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
126560

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 525 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125889



Common Names

  • Chinese Blumea
  • Chinese Fleabane
  • Diffuse Blumea


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Synonyms

  • Blumea dentata Domin [unknown]
  • Blumea scapigera Domin [unknown]
  • Blumea integrifolia diffusa (Benth.) Domin [unknown]

Description

Blumea diffusa (also called Diffuse Blumea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Asia and Australia. It has yellow flowers and toothed leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea diffusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea diffusa is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a single row of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea diffusa is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Blumea diffusa

Blumea diffusa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Blumea diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea diffusa?

Blumea diffusa

What is the family of Blumea diffusa?

Asteraceae

Where is Blumea diffusa found?

China, India, and Thailand

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-86946: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.