Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vestita
ID:
19157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 55: 345 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018486

Common Names

  • Blumea vestita
  • Vestita Blumea
  • Vestita Daisy

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Description

Blumea vestita (also called Hairy Blumea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and sagebrush flats.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea vestita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry, sandy soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea vestita is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is an achene with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small plant with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea vestita is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in poor soils. It can also be propagated by division.

Where to Find Blumea vestita

Blumea vestita is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and open woodlands.

Blumea vestita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea vestita?

Blumea vestita

What are the common names of Blumea vestita?

Woolly Blumea

What type of plant is Blumea vestita?

Herbaceous perennial

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,