Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subalpina
ID:
80674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauterb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 241 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080003



Common Names

  • Alpine Blumea
  • Alpine Daisy
  • Subalpine Daisy


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Description

Blumea subalpina (also called Subalpine Blumea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and chaparral areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea subalpina is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and for its edible fruits. It is also used for its fiber, which is used to make paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea subalpina is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea subalpina is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Blumea subalpina

Blumea subalpina can be found in the Himalayan region, including India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Blumea subalpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea subalpina?

Blumea subalpina

What is the common name of Blumea subalpina?

Subalpine Blumea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea subalpina?

Blumea subalpina is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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,

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