Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riparia
ID:
75283

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 444 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074612

Common Names

  • Blumea Riparia
  • Riverbank Blumea
  • Riverbank Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Conyza riparia Blume [illegitimate]
  • Eupatorium reflexum Moench [unknown]
  • Blumea riparia angustifolia H.Kost. [unknown]
  • Conyza longissima Zoll. & Moritzi [unknown]
  • Baccharis nitida Wall. [unknown]
  • Blumea riparia riparia [unknown]
  • Leveillea riparia Vaniot [unknown]
  • Conyza serici-vestita Wall. [unknown]
  • Blumea chinensis riparia (DC.) King & Gamble [unknown]
  • Blumea nitida Wall. ex C.B.Clarke [illegitimate]
  • Blumea riparia riparia [unknown]

Description

Blumea riparia (also called 'River Blumea', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with narrow, linear leaves and yellow-white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, riverine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea riparia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea riparia is a small, yellow-green flower head, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a length of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves, and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea riparia is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer, and should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Blumea riparia

Blumea riparia is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam and Meghalaya.

Blumea riparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea riparia?

Blumea riparia

What is the family of Blumea riparia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Blumea riparia?

River 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,

References