Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
9711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 2: 37 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009040

Common Names

  • Blumea oblongifolia
  • Oblong-leaved Blumea
  • Oblong Blumea

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Description

Blumea oblongifolia (also called Oblong-leaved Blumea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea oblongifolia is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea oblongifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate short periods of flooding. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Blumea oblongifolia

Blumea oblongifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Blumea oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea oblongifolia?

Blumea oblongifolia

What is the common name of Blumea oblongifolia?

Oblong-leaved Blumea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea oblongifolia?

Dry grasslands, scrub, 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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