Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megacephala
ID:
42786

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Randeria) C.C.Chang & Y.Q.Tseng

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 75: 11. 1979

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042115

Common Names

  • Megacephala Blumea
  • Megacephala Large-head
  • Megacephala Large-headed Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Blumea riparia megacephala Randeria [unknown]

Description

Blumea megacephala (also called Large-headed Blumea, among many other common names) is an annual plant that typically grows up to 2 feet tall and has small, yellow flowers. Its native range is the southeastern United States, and it is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea megacephala is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies. The leaves can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea megacephala is a yellow or white color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea megacephala is a perennial plant native to tropical Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Blumea megacephala

Blumea megacephala is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in open, disturbed areas.

Blumea megacephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea megacephala?

Blumea megacephala

What type of plant is Blumea megacephala?

It is a shrub

Where is Blumea megacephala found?

It is found in Southeast Asia

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-140730: Based on the initial data import
Zhang Zhaoqian (1900-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Chang' in the authors string.
Aban J. Randeria: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Randeria' in the authors string.
Yong Qian Tseng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Q.Tseng' in the authors string.