Blumea obliqua

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Blumea amplectens
• Blumea amplectens var. maritima
• Blumea arenaria
• Blumea obliqua var. arenaria
• Blumea obliqua var. maritima
• Blumea pubiflora
• Conyza amplectens
• Erigeron obliquus
• Blumea amplectens var. arenaria
• Placus obliquus
• Blumea anagallidifolia
• Conyza villosa

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae within the genus Blumea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of the Indian Subcontinent. It is widely documented throughout the country of India, spanning diverse ecological zones. The species can also be found in the specific territories of Assam and the Laccadive Islands. Furthermore, its presence extends to the neighboring nation of Pakistan. Finally, the range of this medicinal plant reaches as far south as Sri Lanka.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Blumea obliqua is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a perennial plant, it maintains a continuous presence in its habitat, often developing robust root systems that support long-term survival and repeated reproductive cycles. This lifecycle enables the plant to endure seasonal fluctuations and establish dominance within its ecological niche. Throughout its lifespan, the plant undergoes various stages of development, transitioning from vegetative growth to reproductive phases where it produces flowers and seeds to ensure the continuation of the species. The perennial nature of Blumea obliqua provides it with the physiological stability necessary to recover from environmental stressors, contributing to its long-term persistence in the wild.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Blumea obliqua is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. This plant is a self-supporting species that does not exhibit any climbing tendencies, maintaining an upright structure. In terms of its ecological habitat and life strategy, it is a terrestrial plant that functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Blumea obliqua has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.

Antifungal

1. Journal of natural products