Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
3580

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Merr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 24(2): 386 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002909

Common Names

  • Blumea laevis
  • Laevis Blumea
  • Blumea Laevis

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Synonyms

  • Placus laevis Lour. [unknown]
  • Baccharis laevis Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Blumea laevis (also called Smooth blumea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in humid montane forests and is found at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Blumea laevis var. minor (Hook.f.) Karthik. & Moorthy

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea laevis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea laevis is a perennial herb that is native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and should be protected from strong winds. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Blumea laevis

Blumea laevis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Blumea laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea laevis?

Blumea laevis

What is the common name of Blumea laevis?

Smooth Blumea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea laevis?

Blumea laevis is native to Southeast Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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-10281: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.