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clammy false oxtongue

Scientific Name: Blumea viscosa

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Perennial

Other Names:

       

Blumea viscosa

Also known as Clammy False Oxtongue, Blumea viscosa is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Blumea.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant has a common name of "clammy false oxtongue", which suggests it may have a sticky or clammy feel.

Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Blumea viscosa (Mill.) Badillo
  • Common Names: Clammy False Oxtongue, Sticky Blumea

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Conyza lyrata Kunth

Distribution and Habitat

  • Blumea viscosa is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics.
  • It is found in Florida and also occurs in the Galapagos Islands.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Blumea viscosa is described as a forb/herb, indicating it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.

Related Plants

  • Cutleaf False Oxtongue (Blumea laciniata)
  • Sessileleaf False Oxtongue (Blumea sessiliflora)

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): ITIS
  • NatureServe: NatureServe
  • IUCN Red List: Taxon recognized by IUCN Red List.
  • Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Blumea viscosa - Clammy false oxtongue -- Discover Life.