Olearia plucheacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plucheacea
ID:
81859
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lander
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 7(2) 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081188
Common Names
- Plucheacea Olearia
- Plucheacea Daisy Bush
- Plucheacea Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olearia plucheacea (also called Plush olearia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western part of Mexico. It grows up to 0.5 m in height and has white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.
Uses & Benefits
Olearia plucheacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Olearia plucheacea has white flowers with five petals and a short style. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olearia plucheacea is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and coastal conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Olearia plucheacea
Olearia plucheacea is native to the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Nayarit.
Olearia plucheacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olearia plucheacea?
Olearia plucheacea
What type of plant is Olearia plucheacea?
It is an evergreen shrub
Where is Olearia plucheacea native to?
It is native to Mexico and Central America
Species in the Olearia genus
Olearia adenophora, Olearia sarawaketensis, Olearia lacunosa, Olearia eremaea, Olearia imbricata, Olearia alpicola, Olearia clemensiae, Olearia boorabbinensis, Olearia traversii, Olearia ledifolia, Olearia iodochroa, Olearia frostii, Olearia minor, Olearia gordonii, Olearia hooglandii, Olearia kernotii, Olearia viscosa, Olearia lanceolata, Olearia decurrens, Olearia muricata, Olearia argyrophylla, Olearia revoluta, Olearia laciniifolia, Olearia oppositifolia, Olearia mucronata, Olearia lineata, Olearia durifolia, Olearia angustifolia, Olearia axillaris, Olearia stenophylla, Olearia aglossa, Olearia polita, Olearia vernonioides, Olearia astroloba, Olearia ilicifolia, Olearia matthewsii, Olearia moschata, Olearia obovata, Olearia lanuginosa, Olearia thomsonii, Olearia glutinosa, Olearia crenifingens, Olearia arida, Olearia cinerea, Olearia hectori, Olearia subspicata, Olearia ferresii, Olearia spectabilis, Olearia stellulata, Olearia frostii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-37745: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Lander (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lander' in the authors string.