Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saussureoides
ID:
75021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chang & Y.Q.Tseng ex Y.Ling & Y.Q.Tseng

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(3): 84 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074350

Common Names

  • Saussureoides Blumea
  • Blumea saussureoides
  • Blumea

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Description

Blumea saussureoides (also called False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea saussureoides is a drought-tolerant plant that is used to create a low-maintenance garden. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea saussureoides is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea saussureoides is a perennial shrub which can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°C.

Where to Find Blumea saussureoides

Blumea saussureoides can be found in Southeast Asia, from India to China.

Blumea saussureoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea saussureoides?

Blumea saussureoides

What is the common name of Blumea saussureoides?

Saussurea

What is the natural habitat of Blumea saussureoides?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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-31075: Based on the initial data import
Yong Ling (1903-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Ling' in the authors string.
Yong Qian Tseng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Q.Tseng' in the authors string.