Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balsamifera
ID:
3475

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 447 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002804

Common Names

  • Balsam Blumea
  • Balsam Capers
  • Balsam Fleabane

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Description

Blumea balsamifera (also called the Scented Blumea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has alternate leaves that are lanceolate and serrated, and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, open areas and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea balsamifera is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat snakebites.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea balsamifera is yellow, with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea balsamifera is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Blumea balsamifera

Blumea balsamifera is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and meadows.

Blumea balsamifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea balsamifera?

Blumea balsamifera

What are the common names of Blumea balsamifera?

Sambong, Blumea camphora, Blumea balsamifera, Blumea balsamifera var. balsamifera

What is the habitat of Blumea balsamifera?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open forests, thickets, and grasslands, at elevations up to 1,200 m.

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-102702: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.