Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
40505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 13(3-4): 446 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039834

Common Names

  • Blumea lanceolata
  • Lanceolate Blumea
  • Lanceolate Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Vernonia lanceolata Mattf. [unknown]
  • Vernonia lanceolata Cass. [unknown]

Description

Blumea lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Blumea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in grasslands and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea lanceolata has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea lanceolata is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea lanceolata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Blumea lanceolata

Blumea lanceolata is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrub forests.

Blumea lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea lanceolata?

Blumea lanceolata

What is the common name of Blumea lanceolata?

Lance-Leaved Blumea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea lanceolata?

Blumea lanceolata is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides

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,