Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentex
ID:
35074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Flora Australiensis 3 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034403



Common Names

  • Pluchea Dentex
  • Dentex
  • Pluchea


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Description

Pluchea dentex (also called Tooth-leaved Pluchea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It has a woody stem and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pluchea dentex is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pluchea dentex is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pluchea dentex is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°C.

Where to Find Pluchea dentex

Pluchea dentex can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Pluchea dentex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pluchea dentex?

Pluchea dentex

Where is Pluchea dentex found?

Pluchea dentex is found in India.

What is the natural habitat of Pluchea dentex?

Pluchea dentex is found in dry, deciduous forests.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-133263: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.