Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hossei
ID:
25911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib ex Hosseus

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 28(2): 449, 457 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025240

Common Names

  • Blumea hossei
  • Hosse's Blumea
  • Hosse's Fleabane

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Description

Blumea hossei (also called Hosse's Blumea, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to East Asia, and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea hossei is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and for its ornamental value in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blumea hossei has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea hossei is a perennial plant that is native to East Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Blumea hossei

Blumea hossei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It can be found in open forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Blumea hossei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea hossei?

Blumea hossei

What type of plant is Blumea hossei?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Blumea hossei found?

It is found in the eastern African highlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-124379: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Carl Curt Hosseus (1878-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosseus' in the authors string.