Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polygonata
ID:
93451

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Gagnep.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 524 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092780



Common Names

  • Polygonate Pluchea
  • Polygonate Fleabane
  • Polygonate Camphorweed


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Description

Pluchea polygonata (also called Polygon-leaved pluchea, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States. It has small, yellow flowers with white centers and grows to a height of about 8-12 inches. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Pluchea polygonata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pluchea polygonata has small, pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pluchea polygonata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Pluchea polygonata

Pluchea polygonata can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Pluchea polygonata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pluchea polygonata?

Pluchea polygonata

What type of plant is Pluchea polygonata?

A shrub

Where is Pluchea polygonata native to?

Mexico

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-49020: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.