Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
napifolia
ID:
132404

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 440 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131733



Common Names

  • Blumea Napifolia
  • Napifolia Blumea
  • Blumea


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Synonyms

  • Blumea paucifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Conyza napifolia Wall. [unknown]

Description

Blumea napifolia (also called Napi fleabane, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea napifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blumea napifolia has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have ovate-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea napifolia is a perennial herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Blumea napifolia

Blumea napifolia is native to the dry forests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and Vietnam. It can be found in areas with sandy soils and full sun.

Blumea napifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea napifolia?

Blumea napifolia

What is the common name of Blumea napifolia?

Mustard Blumea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea napifolia?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia

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