Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) C.B.Clarke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 94 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078455
Common Names
- Lanceolata Fleabane
- Lanceolata Pluchea
- Lanceolata Camphorweed
Description
Pluchea lanceolata (also called Pluchea, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to South America and typically grows in moist, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pluchea lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pluchea lanceolata is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pluchea lanceolata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Pluchea lanceolata
Pluchea lanceolata can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Pluchea lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pluchea lanceolata?
Pluchea lanceolata
What are the common names of Pluchea lanceolata?
Lanceolate Pluchea
What is the natural habitat of Pluchea lanceolata?
Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas
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,