Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
psammophila
ID:
86469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunlop

Source:
gcc

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 37(1): 607 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085798

Common Names

  • Beach Blumea
  • Sand Blumea
  • Psammophila Blumea

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Description

Blumea psammophila (also called Sand Blumea, among many other common names) is a shrub-like plant that is native to India. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves. It is found in sandy beaches and dunes, as well as coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea psammophila is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in dry grasslands and sandy soils. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blumea psammophila has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea psammophila is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy or clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Blumea psammophila

Blumea psammophila is native to southern Africa and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Blumea psammophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea psammophila?

Blumea psammophila

What is the family of Blumea psammophila?

Asteraceae

Where is Blumea psammophila native to?

Indonesia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-42192: Based on the initial data import
Clyde Dunlop (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunlop' in the authors string.