Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Fitzg.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 3: 221 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044592
Common Names
- Pungent Blumea
- Pungent Blumea
- Pungent Blumea
Description
Blumea pungens (also called Spiny Blumea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with spiny leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Blumea pungens is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock and is known to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blumea pungens is yellow and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small, black and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blumea pungens is a perennial herb with a woody base. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Blumea pungens
Blumea pungens is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Blumea pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blumea pungens?
Blumea pungens
What is the common name of Blumea pungens?
Pungens
What is the family of Blumea pungens?
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,