Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dioscoridis
ID:
66076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065405



Common Names

  • Pluchea
  • Stinking Roger
  • Salt Marsh Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Conyza modatensis Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
  • Conyza modatensis Sch.Bip. ex Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Conyza asteroides Wall. [unknown]
  • Baccharis aegyptiaca Forssk. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Pluchea kraussii Sch.Bip. ex Steetz [unknown]
  • Conyza dioscoridis Desf. [unknown]
  • Dimorphanthes aegyptiaca Cass. [unknown]
  • Pluchea dioscoridis dioscoridis [unknown]
  • Baccharis dioscoridis L. [unknown]
  • Conyza baccharoides Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Blumea baccharoides Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
  • Pluchea dioscoridis pseudovalis Cufod. [unknown]
  • Pluchea dioscoridis glabra Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Conyza echinoides A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Pluchea dioscoridis (also called 'Dioscorides' Fleabane', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pluchea dioscoridis is used in traditional medicine for its diuretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. It is also used in cosmetics, perfumes and aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pluchea dioscoridis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pluchea dioscoridis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the spring.

Where to Find Pluchea dioscoridis

Pluchea dioscoridis is found in dry, rocky soils in the Mediterranean region.

Pluchea dioscoridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pluchea dioscoridis?

Pluchea dioscoridis

What is the common name of Pluchea dioscoridis?

N/A

Where is Pluchea dioscoridis native to?

Asia

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109824-3: Based on the initial data import