Status:
valid
Authors:
Druce
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 609 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030277
Common Names
- Blumea
- Lance-leaved Blumea
- Lanceolaria
Description
Blumea lanceolaria (also called Lance-leaved Blumea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Blumea lanceolaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blumea lanceolaria has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and they germinate in the spring. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blumea lanceolaria is a shrub native to South and Southeast Asia. It is easily propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Blumea lanceolaria
Blumea lanceolaria can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain and Portugal.
Blumea lanceolaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blumea lanceolaria?
Blumea lanceolaria
What is the common name of Blumea lanceolaria?
Lance-leaved Blumea
What is the family of Blumea lanceolaria?
Asteraceae
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,