Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mill.) Pruski
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Sida 21(4): 2035 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038699
Common Names
- Pluchea Baccharis
- Baccharis Pluchea
- Pluchea
Synonyms
- Pluchea eggersii Urb. [unknown]
- Pluchea rosea R.K.Godfrey [unknown]
- Baccharis viscosa Walter [illegitimate]
- Conyza baccharis Mill. [unknown]
- Pluchea rosea rosea [unknown]
Description
Pluchea baccharis (also called Baccharis Pluchea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands, rocky places and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Pluchea baccharis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pluchea baccharis is white and daisy-like. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pluchea baccharis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Pluchea baccharis
Pluchea baccharis is native to the Americas and can be found in dry, sandy habitats. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Pluchea baccharis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pluchea baccharis?
Pluchea baccharis
What is the common name of Pluchea baccharis?
Baccharis Pluchea
What is the natural habitat of Pluchea baccharis?
Pluchea baccharis is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Pluchea genus
Pluchea bojeri,
Pluchea lanuginosa,
Pluchea arabica,
Pluchea kelleri,
Pluchea bequaertii,
Pluchea succulenta,
Pluchea littoralis,
Pluchea nogalensis,
Pluchea camphorata,
Pluchea sagittalis,
Pluchea mollis,
Pluchea wallichiana,
Pluchea grevei,
Pluchea sordida,
Pluchea yucatanensis,
Pluchea linearifolia,
Pluchea lycioides,
Pluchea biformis,
Pluchea dentex,
Pluchea somaliensis,
Pluchea fiebrigii,
Pluchea aphanantha,
Pluchea baccharis,
Pluchea chapmanii,
Pluchea obovata,
Pluchea arguta,
Pluchea salicifolia,
Pluchea glutinosa,
Pluchea dunlopii,
Pluchea heterophylla,
Pluchea laxiflora,
Pluchea dioscoridis,
Pluchea sarcophylla,
Pluchea doniana,
Pluchea zamalloae,
Pluchea rubelliflora,
Pluchea indica,
Pluchea glutinosa,
Pluchea lanceolata,
Pluchea tomentosa,
Pluchea microcephala,
Pluchea dioscoridis,
Pluchea longifolia,
Pluchea chingoyo,
Pluchea mexicana,
Pluchea oblongifolia,
Pluchea ferdinandi-muelleri,
Pluchea polygonata,
Pluchea fosbergii,
Pluchea pteropoda,
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,