Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 433 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096732
Common Names
- Blumea integrifolia
- Wholeleaf Blumea
- Integrifolia Blumea
Synonyms
- Blumea integrifolia pumila Domin [unknown]
- Blumea dentata foliosa Domin [unknown]
- Blumea prostrata W.Fitzg. [unknown]
- Blumea integrifolia simplex Domin [unknown]
Description
Blumea integrifolia (also called 'Whole-leaved blumea', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves with yellow flowers in clusters. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Blumea integrifolia is a medicinal plant that is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blumea integrifolia is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blumea integrifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Blumea integrifolia
Blumea integrifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Blumea integrifolia FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Blumea integrifolia?
Blumea integrifolia prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
What is the lifespan of Blumea integrifolia?
Blumea integrifolia is a short-lived perennial, typically lasting 2-3 years.
What is the best way to propagate Blumea integrifolia?
Blumea integrifolia can be propagated by seed or division.
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,