Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Kost.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Blumea iv. 486 (1941).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096006
Common Names
- Blumea Intermedia
- Chinese Blumea
- Blumea
Description
Blumea intermedia (also called 'Intermediate Blumea', among many other common names) is an erect, branched, annual herb. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem which is usually branched. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Blumea intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb to treat skin diseases, and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blumea intermedia has yellow, daisy-like flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blumea intermedia is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Blumea intermedia
Blumea intermedia can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Blumea intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blumea intermedia?
Blumea intermedia
What is the family of Blumea intermedia?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Blumea intermedia?
Intermediate Blumea
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,