Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crinita
ID:
70792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 18(1): 348 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070121

Common Names

  • Crinita Daisy
  • Blumea
  • Crinita Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Placus crinitus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Blumea crinita (also called Fringed Blumea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea crinita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blumea crinita has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea crinita is a low-growing perennial that is native to India. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Blumea crinita

Blumea crinita can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Blumea crinita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea crinita?

Blumea crinita

What type of plant is Blumea crinita?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Blumea crinita?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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