Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 256 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006656
Common Names
- Blumea ramosii
- Ramos' Blumea
- Ramos' Blumea-bush
Description
Blumea ramosii (also called Ramos' blumea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a slender stem and its leaves are lanceolate and toothed. It is found in disturbed soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Blumea ramosii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blumea ramosii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blumea ramosii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clump in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the root clump in the spring when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Blumea ramosii
Blumea ramosii can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and east to Texas.
Blumea ramosii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blumea ramosii?
Blumea ramosii
What is the family of Blumea ramosii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Blumea ramosii?
Ramos' Blumea
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,