About Lettuce-Leaf Knob-Bush
Lettuce-Leaf Knob-Bush (Blumea lacera) 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 occurs across India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Indo-China, Sri Lanka, Malaysia to Australia and Africa. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Blumea lacera
- Genus
- Blumea
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Distribution
- India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Indo-China, Sri Lanka, Malaysia to Australia and Africa
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- जंगली मूली Jangli Muli, ककरौंदा Kakronda
- Nepali
- कुकुरे Kukure, कुकुरद्र Kukuradra, कुकुर घाँस Kukur Ghaas
- Bengali
- কুকুৰমুতা Kukurmuta, Kukursunga
- Tamil
- Kattumullangi, Narakkarandai
- Telugu
- Advimulangi, Karupogaku
- Kannada
- ಗಾಂಧಾರಿ Gaandhaari, ಸಾಂಬ್ರಾಣಿಗಿಡ Saambraani gida
- Marathi
- Bhamurda, बुरंडो Burando
Botanical family
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Lettuce-Leaf Knob-Bush belongs to the Asteraceae family.
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