Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 46(2): 191 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067073
Common Names
- Pluchea doniana
- Donian Pluchea
- Donian Camphorweed
Description
Pluchea doniana (also called Don's Pluchea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers with a diameter of 0.5 cm. It is found in dry, open woods and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pluchea doniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pluchea doniana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pluchea doniana is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pluchea doniana
Pluchea doniana can be found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin.
Pluchea doniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pluchea doniana?
Pluchea doniana
What is the common name of Pluchea doniana?
Don's Pluchea
What is the USDA hardiness zone of Pluchea doniana?
9-11
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,