Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucens
ID:
129256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 22(6): 660 (- 662; fig. 1B) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128585



Common Names

  • Pluchea
  • Cotton Weed
  • Stinking Roger


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Description

Pluchea lucens (also called Shining Pluchea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a dense, rounded crown of silvery-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pluchea lucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pluchea lucens is yellow and has a large head with many florets. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pluchea lucens is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Pluchea lucens

Pluchea lucens can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Pluchea lucens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pluchea lucens?

Pluchea lucens

What are the common names of Pluchea lucens?

Shining Pluchea

What is the natural habitat of Pluchea lucens?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-8956: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.