Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
gcc
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Icones plantarum formosanarum nec non et contributiones ad floram formosanam. 8: 52 1919
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086228
Common Names
- Hieracifolia Blumea
- Blumea Hieracifolia
- Hieracifolia's Blumea
Description
Blumea hieracifolia (also called 'Hawkweed Blumea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky soils, typically in scrublands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Blumea hieracifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blumea hieracifolia is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black nutlet with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blumea hieracifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy, loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.
Where to Find Blumea hieracifolia
Blumea hieracifolia can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Blumea hieracifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blumea hieracifolia?
Blumea hieracifolia
What type of plant is Blumea hieracifolia?
Blumea hieracifolia is an annual herb.
Where is Blumea hieracifolia found?
Blumea hieracifolia is found in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
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,