Pluchea fosbergii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fosbergii
ID:
96092
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cooperr. & Galang
Source:
gcc
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. lii. 1025 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095421
Common Names
- Pluchea
- Fosberg's Pluchea
- Fosberg's Camphorweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pluchea fosbergii (also called Fosberg's pluchea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Pluchea fosbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pluchea fosbergii is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pluchea fosbergii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-draining soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or summer.
Where to Find Pluchea fosbergii
Pluchea fosbergii is native to the Caribbean. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.
Pluchea fosbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pluchea fosbergii?
Pluchea fosbergii
What type of plant is Pluchea fosbergii?
It is a shrub
Where does Pluchea fosbergii grow?
It grows in tropical and subtropical regions
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
Tom Smith Cooperrider (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cooperr.' in the authors string.
Marilyn M. Galang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238829-1: Based on the initial data import