Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrostachya
ID:
77125

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 442 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076454



Common Names

  • Large-spike Blumea
  • Large-spike Daisy
  • Large-spike Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Baccharis auriculata Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Conyza macrostachya Wall. [unknown]
  • Blumea chevalieri Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Blumea subsericans Elmer [unknown]

Description

Blumea macrostachya (also called Chinese Feverfew, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Asia, and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other areas with disturbed soil.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea macrostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to attract beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blumea macrostachya has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea macrostachya is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Blumea macrostachya

Blumea macrostachya can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

Blumea macrostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Blumea macrostachya

What type of plant is this?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of this plant?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,