Blumeopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.[1][2] Its size can range from 25–100 centimeters (9.8–39.4 inches).
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Subfamily: | Asteroideae |
| Tribe: | Inuleae |
| Genus: | Blumeopsis Gagnep. |
| Type species | |
| Blumeopsis flava (DC.) Gagnep.
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Blumeopsis is sometimes treated as monotypic, including only Blumeopsis flava.[3][4][5] Some sources accept a second species, Blumeopsis falcata.[6]
Blumeopsis can also be used for medical purposes as it has been shown to help with cough, colds, and bronchial diseases.
The genus is native to southern China, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia.[6][7]
References edit
- ^ Gagnepain, François. 1920. Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle 26: 75-76 description in Latin, commentary in French
- ^ Tropicos, Blumeopsis Gagnep.
- ^ Pornpongrungrueng, P., et al. (2007). Phylogenetic relationships in Blumea (Asteraceae: Inuleae) as evidenced by molecular and morphological data. Plant Systematics and Evolution 269(3-4), 223-43.
- ^ Blumeopsis. Flora of Pakistan.
- ^ Blumeopsis. The Plant List, search for Blumeopsis
- ^ a b Flann, C (ed) 2009+ Global Compositae Checklist
- ^ Flora of China Vol. 20-21 Page 831 拟艾纳香 ni ai na xiang Blumea flava Candolle, Prodr. 5: 439. 1836.
External links edit
- "Blumeopsis flava (DC.) Gagnep. | Species". Bhutan Biodiversity Portal. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
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