Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 444 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026589
Common Names
- Blumea belangeriana
- Belanger's Blumea
- Belanger's Daisy
Description
Blumea belangeriana (also called Belanger's blumea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Asia. It has a single stem with a rosette of spiny, lobed leaves. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Blumea belangeriana is an edible plant that is often used as a salad green or as a cooked vegetable. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory illnesses. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blumea belangeriana has yellow flowers with long, thin spines. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves with spines.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blumea belangeriana is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Blumea belangeriana
Blumea belangeriana can be found in the dry grasslands of the Mediterranean region.
Blumea belangeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blumea belangeriana?
Blumea belangeriana
What is the natural habitat of Blumea belangeriana?
It is native to South America.
What are the common names of Blumea belangeriana?
It is also known as Belanger's Blumea, Belanger's Daisy, and Belanger's Daisybush.
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,