Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 47(6): 206 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076579
Common Names
- Redflower Marshweed
- Pink Marshweed
- Rubelliflora Marshweed
Synonyms
- Pluchea eyrea F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Pluchea rubelliflora (also called Red-flowered Pluchea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, red flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pluchea rubelliflora is an ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. Its flowers can be used to make a tea and its leaves can be used in salads.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pluchea rubelliflora is a small, pinkish-purple flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pluchea rubelliflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pluchea rubelliflora
Pluchea rubelliflora is native to South Africa and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the warmer climates of the United States.
Pluchea rubelliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pluchea rubelliflora?
Pluchea rubelliflora
What is the natural habitat of Pluchea rubelliflora?
Dry, rocky slopes
What is the flowering period of Pluchea rubelliflora?
Late spring to early summer
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,