Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
19183

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xlii. 98 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018512

Common Names

  • Blumea borneensis
  • Borneensis Blumea
  • Borneensis Daisy

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Description

Blumea borneensis (also called Chinese feverfew, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache, and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Blumea borneensis is yellow, small and clustered in a head. Seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea borneensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in poor soils. It can also be propagated by division.

Where to Find Blumea borneensis

Blumea borneensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and open woodlands.

Blumea borneensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea borneensis?

Blumea borneensis

What is the common name of Blumea borneensis?

Borneo camphorweed

What is the natural habitat of Blumea borneensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia

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,

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