Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 213 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122007
Common Names
- Blumea balfourii
- Balfour's Blumea
- Balfour's Daisy
Description
Blumea balfourii (also called Balfour's Blumea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers sunny habitats and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Blumea balfourii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blumea balfourii is white and has a small, tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blumea balfourii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated in spring or early summer, when the soil is warm and moist. Seeds should be sown in a seed bed and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Blumea balfourii
Blumea balfourii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in dry, rocky, or sandy areas.
Blumea balfourii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blumea balfourii?
Blumea balfourii
What is the common name of Blumea balfourii?
Balfour's Blumea
What is the family of Blumea balfourii?
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,