Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mesotes
ID:
1325397

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9(1): 71 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337851



Common Names

  • Pluchea mesotes
  • Mesotes Pluchea
  • Pluchea


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Description

Pluchea mesotes (also called Mesquite Pluchea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pluchea mesotes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pluchea mesotes flowers are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pluchea mesotes is a perennial shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootball. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) and is drought-tolerant once established.

Where to Find Pluchea mesotes

Pluchea mesotes is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pluchea mesotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pluchea mesotes?

Pluchea mesotes

What are the common names of Pluchea mesotes?

Mesote's Pluchea

What is the natural habitat of Pluchea mesotes?

Tropical dry forests

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

Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.