Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bovei
ID:
11664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vatke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 39: 485 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010993

Common Names

  • Bovei Blumea
  • Bovei Daisy
  • Bovei Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Placus bovei Kuntze [unknown]
  • Erigeron bovei Boiss. [unknown]
  • Doellia bovei (DC.) Anderb. [unknown]
  • Blumea abyssinica Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Conyza bovei DC. [unknown]

Description

Blumea bovei (also called Bove's blumea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico. It has yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea bovei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea bovei is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea bovei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Blumea bovei

Blumea bovei can be found in the mountains of Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas, the Malay Peninsula, and the Philippines.

Blumea bovei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea bovei?

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What is the common name of Blumea bovei?

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Where is Blumea bovei found?

Blumea bovei is found 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,