Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Boerl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 2(1): 239 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040517
Common Names
- Junghuhn's Blumea
- Junghuhn's Daisy
- Junghuhn's Fleabane
Synonyms
- Conyza junghuhniana Miq. [unknown]
- Conyza dasycoma dasycoma [unknown]
- Blumea dasycoma dasycoma [unknown]
- Blumea junghuhnii (Miq.) Boerl. [unknown]
- Conyza dasycoma pinnatifida Miq. [unknown]
- Blumea dasycoma Boerl. [unknown]
- Conyza dasycoma Miq. [unknown]
Description
Blumea junghuhniana (also called Junghuhn's Blumea, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the daisy family. It has yellow flower heads with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a yellow centre. It is native to Indonesia and is found in grasslands, roadsides and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Blumea junghuhniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blumea junghuhniana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blumea junghuhniana is a perennial herb native to Indonesia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and plant it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-draining soil.
Where to Find Blumea junghuhniana
Blumea junghuhniana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Blumea junghuhniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blumea junghuhniana?
Blumea junghuhniana
What is the common name of Blumea junghuhniana?
Junghuhn's Blumea
What is the natural habitat of Blumea junghuhniana?
Blumea junghuhniana is native to Indonesia and can be found in open, grassy areas.
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,