Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
4084

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003413



Common Names

  • Pluchea
  • Pluchea Lanuginosa
  • Lanuginosa


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Description

Pluchea lanuginosa (also called Woolly Pluchea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pluchea lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pluchea lanuginosa has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pluchea lanuginosa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Pluchea lanuginosa

Pluchea lanuginosa is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Pluchea lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pluchea lanuginosa?

Pluchea lanuginosa

What is the common name of Pluchea lanuginosa?

Downy Pluchea

What is the natural habitat of Pluchea lanuginosa?

It is native to Australia and is found in dry, open habitats.

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,

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