Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 68: 43 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044733
Common Names
- Arrowleaf Blumea
- Arrowleaf Fleabane
- Arrowleaf Ragwort
Description
Blumea sagittata (also called Arrow-Leaved Blumea, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Asia and grows in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Blumea sagittata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used as a fragrant addition to potpourris and sachets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blumea sagittata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The fruits are cylindrical and contain several black seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blumea sagittata is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm long. Place the cuttings in a well-drained medium such as sand, perlite, or vermiculite and keep them in a warm, humid environment. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are ready to be planted out in their permanent positions.
Where to Find Blumea sagittata
Blumea sagittata is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Blumea sagittata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blumea sagittata?
Blumea sagittata
What is the common name of Blumea sagittata?
Arrowleaf Blumea
What is the growth habit of Blumea sagittata?
It is an annual herb with a sprawling habit
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,