Asteraceae · Blumea

River Knob-Bush

Blumea belangeriana

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh
Flowering
November-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Blumea belangeriana
Genus
Blumea
Habit
Herb
Native to
India
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh
Flowering & fruiting
November-April
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Margin
Variable
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Asteraceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Head
Fruit
Achene

Typical of the Asteraceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About River Knob-Bush

River Knob-Bush (Blumea belangeriana) is a herb belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-April.

Illustration representing the Asteraceae family
Botanical family

Asteraceae

Daisy/Sunflower family

River Knob-Bush belongs to the Asteraceae family.

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