Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
92182

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 451 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091511



Common Names

  • Oblong-leaved Pluchea
  • Oblongifolia Pluchea
  • Oblong-leaved Fleabane


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Description

Pluchea oblongifolia (also called Oblong-Leaved Pluchea, Oblong-Leaved Pluchea, and Oblong-Leaved Pluchea, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and stems that can reach up to 30 cm tall. It has white or pink flowers that bloom from July to September. It grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pluchea oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pluchea oblongifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pluchea oblongifolia is a perennial plant that prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Pluchea oblongifolia

Pluchea oblongifolia is native to Mexico and parts of Central America.

Pluchea oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pluchea oblongifolia?

Pluchea oblongifolia

What is the common name of Pluchea oblongifolia?

Oblong-leaf pluchea

What is the natural habitat of Pluchea oblongifolia?

Grasslands, open woodlands, 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,

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