Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
125874

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) M.R.Almeida

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fl. Maharashtra 3A: 79 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125203



Common Names

  • Hairy Blumea
  • Hairy Fleabane
  • Hairy Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Conyza elongata Wall. [unknown]
  • Blumea hongkongensis Vaniot [unknown]
  • Blumea clarkei Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Blumea elongata DC. [unknown]
  • Pluchea hirsuta (L.) Less. [unknown]
  • Placus malabaricus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Placus clarkei Kuntze [unknown]
  • Blumea malabarica Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Blumea lessingii Merr. [unknown]

Description

Blumea hirsuta (also called Hairy Blumea, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea hirsuta has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea hirsuta is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea hirsuta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to plant in early spring or late fall. Divide the clumps in early spring and replant the divisions. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in spring and keep the soil moist. The seedlings will emerge in a few weeks.

Where to Find Blumea hirsuta

Blumea hirsuta is native to Southeast Asia and is found in India, China, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is also found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia.

Blumea hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea hirsuta?

Blumea hirsuta

What is the common name of Blumea hirsuta?

Hairy Blumea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea hirsuta?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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-86288: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Marselin Rusario Almeida (1939-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Almeida' in the authors string.