Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
14749

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 446 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014078

Common Names

  • Blumea obovata
  • Oval-leaved Blumea
  • Oval-leaved Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Conyza obovata Wall. [unknown]
  • Placus obovatus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Blumea obovata (also called Chinese Feverfew, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea obovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It is a fast-growing plant and is attractive to pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blumea obovata has small, white flowers that are arranged in a corymb-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have opposite, obovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea obovata is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and cover the seed tray with plastic wrap to retain moisture. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into individual pots and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot filled with moist potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny spot and water regularly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Blumea obovata

Blumea obovata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in open, grassy areas.

Blumea obovata FAQ

What is the common name of Blumea obovata?

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What is the natural habitat of Blumea obovata?

It is native to South Africa and grows in dry grasslands

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,