Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 3: 36 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017448
Common Names
- Sagittalis
- Pluchea
- Pluchea Sagittalis
Description
Pluchea sagittalis (also called arrowleaf pluchea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Pluchea sagittalis has been used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties, including as a treatment for fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pluchea sagittalis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pluchea sagittalis is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and parts of Central America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to 6 months. It can also be propagated by division of the root ball.
Where to Find Pluchea sagittalis
Pluchea sagittalis can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, California, and New Mexico.
Pluchea sagittalis FAQ
What is Pluchea sagittalis?
Pluchea sagittalis is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
Where is Pluchea sagittalis found?
Pluchea sagittalis is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
What is the scientific classification of Pluchea sagittalis?
Pluchea sagittalis is classified as a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
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,