Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
126470

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 452 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125799



Common Names

  • Pluchea foetida
  • Stinking Camphorweed
  • Stinking Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Placus foetidus Baill. [unknown]
  • Pluchea tenuifolia Small [unknown]
  • Pluchea camphorata camphorata [unknown]
  • Pluchea bifrons bifrons [unknown]
  • Conyza uliginosa Pers. [unknown]
  • Pluchea imbricata (Kearney) Nash [unknown]
  • Baccharis foetida L. [unknown]
  • Pluchea foetida (L.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb. [unknown]
  • Pluchea bifrons DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio cancellatus (Rud.) P.DC. [unknown]
  • Pluchea foetida imbricata Kearney [unknown]
  • Pluchea foetida foetida [unknown]
  • Conyza foetida Lam. [unknown]
  • Conyza bifrons Pursh [illegitimate]
  • Senecio cancellatus DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia cancellata Rudolphi ex Ledeb. & Adlerstam [unknown]

Description

Pluchea foetida (also called Stinking Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pluchea foetida is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can be used to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pluchea foetida is a small, white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pluchea foetida is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be pruned back in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Pluchea foetida

Pluchea foetida is native to the dry, rocky hills of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Pluchea foetida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pluchea foetida?

Pluchea foetida

What is the common name of Pluchea foetida?

Stinking Pluchea

What is the natural habitat of Pluchea foetida?

It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and roadsides 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-86860: Based on the initial data import
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.