Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malcolmii
ID:
63611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3(8): 266 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062940

Common Names

  • Malcolm's Blumea
  • Malcolm's Fleabane
  • Malcolm's Daisy

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Description

Blumea malcolmii (also called Malcolm's Blumea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to temperate regions of India, and is found in open, disturbed habitats. It has ovate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea malcolmii is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for making dyes and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea malcolmii is a white composite flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and slender with a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea malcolmii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.

Where to Find Blumea malcolmii

Blumea malcolmii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in open woodlands and scrub.

Blumea malcolmii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea malcolmii?

Blumea malcolmii

What is the common name of Blumea malcolmii?

Malcolm's Blumea

What is the habitat of Blumea malcolmii?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, 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,

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