Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternatensis
ID:
34734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boerl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 2(1): 237 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034063

Common Names

  • Ternate Blumea
  • Blumea Ternate
  • Ternate Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Placus ternatensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Conyza ternatensis Miq. [unknown]

Description

Blumea ternatensis (also called Ternate Blumea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open, dry areas, often on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea ternatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea ternatensis is yellow and has a single head. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea ternatensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal care once established.

Where to Find Blumea ternatensis

Blumea ternatensis can be found in the Ternate Island of Indonesia.

Blumea ternatensis FAQ

What type of plant is Blumea ternatensis?

Blumea ternatensis is a shrub.

Where is Blumea ternatensis found?

Blumea ternatensis is found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

What is the growth habit of Blumea ternatensis?

Blumea ternatensis is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that typically grows to 3-4 feet in height.

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,