Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 382 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117286
Common Names
- Blumea adenophora
- Blumea
- Adenophora
Description
Blumea adenophora (also called 'Blumea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia and found in dry grasslands and rocky areas. It has a basal rosette of lobed leaves and a single stem with a single flower head. The flower head is composed of yellow flowers with lobed bracts.
Uses & Benefits
Blumea adenophora is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It can also be used as a windbreak or in erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blumea adenophora is a small, yellow, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and oval. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blumea adenophora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought and poor soil. It should be fertilized in the spring and deadheaded to encourage reblooming.
Where to Find Blumea adenophora
Blumea adenophora is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in China, India, and Thailand.
Blumea adenophora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blumea adenophora?
Blumea adenophora
What is the common name of Blumea adenophora?
Adenophora Blumea
What type of plant is Blumea adenophora?
Blumea adenophora is a shrub
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,