Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacera
ID:
96315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 14 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095644



Common Names

  • Blumea lacera
  • Fragrant Blumea
  • Rough Blumea


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Description

Blumea lacera (also called 'Lacerate Blumea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South East Asia. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea lacera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Blumea lacera var. subdivaricata J.Kost.
Blumea lacera var. blumei DC.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea lacera is yellow and has a diameter of 4-7 mm. The seeds are small, brown and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea lacera is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Blumea lacera

Blumea lacera is native to tropical Asia and can be found in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and China.

Blumea lacera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea lacera?

Blumea lacera

What is the natural habitat of Blumea lacera?

Blumea lacera is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the uses of Blumea lacera?

Blumea lacera is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach pain.

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-51822: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.