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(Blumea aromatica)
Sambong (Blumea aromatica)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Blumea aromatica, commonly known as Sambong, is an evergreen perennial herb native to open, grassy habitats, scrublands, and light forests in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 0.7-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters). The plant features elongated leaves with serrated margins and a camphor-like aroma. Sambong produces clusters of small, yellow flowers from late summer to fall, which are not particularly showy but are attractive to pollinators.
Sambong is valued for its medicinal properties, including its use as a diuretic and treatment for kidney stones in traditional medicine. It is also used for its aromatic leaves in herbal teas and as a natural insect repellent. In cultivation, it is suited for herb gardens, borders, and as a ground cover in tropical and subtropical regions. Sambong prefers part shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. It requires medium amounts of water and can adapt to a range of soil drainage conditions, from slow to fast. While generally low-maintenance, it may need protection from frost in colder regions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Sambong is valued for its medicinal properties, including its use as a diuretic and treatment for kidney stones in traditional medicine. It is also used for its aromatic leaves in herbal teas and as a natural insect repellent. In cultivation, it is suited for herb gardens, borders, and as a ground cover in tropical and subtropical regions. Sambong prefers part shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. It requires medium amounts of water and can adapt to a range of soil drainage conditions, from slow to fast. While generally low-maintenance, it may need protection from frost in colder regions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1.5-3 feet
- Width: 0.7-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
native to open, grassy habitats, scrublands, and light forests in Southeast Asia and Taiwan
Other Names
Common Names: 薄葉艾納香
Scientific Names: , Blumea aromatica, Blumea leptophylla, Conyza aromatica, Conyza setschwanica, Blumea emeiensis, Blumea nesogenes, Erigeron cochinchinense, Erigeron cochinchinensis, Gynura taiwanensis
GBIF Accepted Name: Blumea aromatica Wall. ex DC.