Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
69662

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 439 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068991

Common Names

  • Yellow Blumea
  • Yellow Daisy Bush
  • Yellow Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Senecio fasciculatus Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Erigeron falcatus D.Don [unknown]
  • Erigeron obovatus Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Blumea lecomtei Vaniot & H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Baccharis amplexicaulis Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Laggera flava (DC.) Benth. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Conyza obliqua Buch.-Ham. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Laggera flava Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Laggera falcata DC. [unknown]
  • Laggera falcata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Blumeopsis falcata (D.Don) Merr. [unknown]
  • Blumeopsis flava Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Conyza falcata Buch.-Ham. ex Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Blumea flava (also called Yellow Blumea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has yellow flowers. It grows in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It can also be used to treat fever, headaches, and sore throats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea flava is yellow with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea flava is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Blumea flava

Blumea flava can be found in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Blumea flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea flava?

Blumea flava

What is the natural habitat of Blumea flava?

Blumea flava is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

What is the growth habit of Blumea flava?

Blumea flava is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height.

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,