Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virens
ID:
9145

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 14 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008474

Common Names

  • Blumea virens
  • Green Blumea
  • Green Blumea Bush

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Synonyms

  • Blumea diffusa Kurz [unknown]
  • Blumea virens virens [unknown]
  • Conyza virens Wall. [unknown]
  • Blumea lapsanoides DC. [unknown]
  • Erigeron virens Russ. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Placus virens Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Blumea virens (also called the Green Blumea, among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow-green flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blumea virens is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, and is often used as a ground cover or border plant. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumea virens is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, flat, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumea virens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Blumea virens

Blumea virens is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Blumea virens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blumea virens?

Blumea virens

What is the family of Blumea virens?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Blumea virens?

Green 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,