Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
braunii
ID:
37185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vatke) J.-P.Lebrun & Stork

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 4: 261 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036514

Common Names

  • Blumea
  • Braun's Blumea
  • Braunii

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Synonyms

  • Laggera braunii Vatke [unknown]

Description

Blumea braunii (also called Braun's Blumea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Andes in Peru and Bolivia. It typically grows in dry montane forests and scrublands at an elevation of 2,000 to 3,000 meters. It has alternate, ovate to elliptic leaves that are 4 to 8 cm long and 2 to 4 cm wide. The flowers are small and yellowish-green and the fruits are small, woody capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea braunii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Blumea braunii are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea braunii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Division should be done in spring or autumn, with the divisions planted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants will flower from late summer to autumn and should be deadheaded regularly to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Blumea braunii

Blumea braunii is native to India and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Blumea braunii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea braunii?

Blumea braunii

What is the common name of Blumea braunii?

Braunii Blumea

What type of plant is Blumea braunii?

Blumea braunii is a shrub

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-135312: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
Jean-Pierre Lebrun (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Lebrun' in the authors string.
Adélaïde Louise Stork (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stork' in the authors string.