Blumea arfakiana
Martelli
Asteliaceae
This species is is closely related to Blumea aromatica and to Blumea milnei[
978- Title
- The Composite Genus Blumea, A Taxonomic Revision
- Publication
- Blumea 10:176 - 317
- Author
- Aban J. Randeria
- Publisher
- National Herbarium of the Netherlands.
- Year
- 1960
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A complete treatment (as of 1960) of the genus Blumea.
].
Common Name:
General Information
Blumea arfakiana is an erect subshrub with branched stems that become woody at their base. The plant grows 100 - 200cm tall with stems around cm in diameter[
978- Title
- The Composite Genus Blumea, A Taxonomic Revision
- Publication
- Blumea 10:176 - 317
- Author
- Aban J. Randeria
- Publisher
- National Herbarium of the Netherlands.
- Year
- 1960
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A complete treatment (as of 1960) of the genus Blumea.
].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
978- Title
- The Composite Genus Blumea, A Taxonomic Revision
- Publication
- Blumea 10:176 - 317
- Author
- Aban J. Randeria
- Publisher
- National Herbarium of the Netherlands.
- Year
- 1960
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A complete treatment (as of 1960) of the genus Blumea.
Range
Australasia - New Guinea.
Habitat
Rain forests, along river and stream banks, in old gardens, and in cleared and settled areas; at elevations from sea level to 1,600 metres or more[
978- Title
- The Composite Genus Blumea, A Taxonomic Revision
- Publication
- Blumea 10:176 - 317
- Author
- Aban J. Randeria
- Publisher
- National Herbarium of the Netherlands.
- Year
- 1960
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A complete treatment (as of 1960) of the genus Blumea.
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Height | 1.50 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The young leaves are eaten to treat anaemia[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
]
The leaves and roots are used as a remedy for stomach-ache[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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