Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moluccana
ID:
75678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boerl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 2(1): 239 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075007



Common Names

  • Aequiradiatum Bupleurum
  • Aequiradiatum Hare's Ear
  • Aequiradiatum Hare's Ears


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Synonyms

  • Conyza moluccana Gaudich. [unknown]

Description

Blumea moluccana (also called Moluccan Blumea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of up to 3 meters and has small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea moluccana is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea moluccana is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white ray floret. The seeds are small, black, and have a white pappus. The seedlings are hairy and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea moluccana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Blumea moluccana

Blumea moluccana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Blumea moluccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea moluccana?

Blumea moluccana

What is the common name of Blumea moluccana?

Moluccan Blumea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea moluccana?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests in Southeast Asia

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