Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
1409489

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thomson) Anderb. & A.K.Pandey

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 46: 12. 2008 [30 Jun 2008]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421954



Common Names

  • Blumea sericea
  • Silky Blumea
  • Silky Blumea


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Description

Blumea sericea (also called Silky Blumea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an evergreen, perennial, mat-forming herb with short, erect, branching stems. It is native to the mountains of southern China and northern Vietnam, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea sericea is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blumea sericea has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea sericea is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Blumea sericea

Blumea sericea is native to the western United States, from California to Montana.

Blumea sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea sericea?

Blumea sericea

What type of plant is Blumea sericea?

Shrub

Where is Blumea sericea found?

Philippines

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

Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Arun Kumar Pandey (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Pandey' in the authors string.