Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
102707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grierson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Ceylon J. Sci., Biol. Sci. 11(1): 14 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000102036

Common Names

  • Blumea Zeylanica
  • Ceylon Blumea
  • Sri Lanka Blumea

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Description

Blumea zeylanica (also called Ceylon Blumea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of about 2 m. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in dry, open woods and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea zeylanica is used as a decorative plant in gardens and is also used as an ornamental plant in flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea zeylanica is yellow and daisy-like, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea zeylanica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to start the seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and then transplant the seedlings outdoors after the last frost. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Blumea zeylanica

Blumea zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka and India.

Blumea zeylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea zeylanica?

Blumea zeylanica

What is the common name of Blumea zeylanica?

Ceylon Blumea

What is the habitat of Blumea zeylanica?

It is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas

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