Blumea eriantha

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Specifically, Blumea eriantha is a member of the genus Blumea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found throughout the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast region, its presence is well-documented across the various territories of India. It also extends its natural range into the mountainous terrains of Nepal. Furthermore, the species can be located within the Indo-China region, specifically inhabiting the Andaman Islands. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the Nicobar Islands, completing its presence across these coastal areas.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Blumea eriantha is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived organism, it establishes a stable presence within its ecosystem, often characterized by a continuous cycle of vegetative growth and seasonal reproductive phases. Throughout its life cycle, the plant undergoes various developmental stages, transitioning from seedling establishment to a mature phase where it can produce flowers and seeds multiple times. This perennial nature enables the species to survive environmental fluctuations and maintain its population density over extended periods, contributing to its long-term ecological stability.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Blumea eriantha is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, appearing as a herbaceous plant rather than a woody shrub or tree. It is a self-supporting species that does not exhibit climbing tendencies, functioning as an independent organism without any parasitic relationship to other plants. In terms of its habitat and moisture preference, the plant is terrestrial, distinguishing it from strictly aquatic or semiaquatic species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Blumea eriantha has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Parasitology research

Chemicals

Blumea eriantha has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (4E,6Z)-allo-Ocimene, Carvotanacetone, DODECYL ACETATE.

(4E,6Z)-allo-Ocimene

1. Parasitology research

Carvotanacetone

1. Parasitology research

DODECYL ACETATE

1. Parasitology research

Conditions

Blumea eriantha has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.

Cancer

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Preparations

Blumea eriantha has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf essential oil (EO).

Leaf essential oil (eo)

1. Parasitology research