Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
137851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Coville

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 4: 128 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137180



Common Names

  • Pluchea sericea
  • Pluchea
  • Sericea


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Description

Pluchea sericea (also called Pluchea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pluchea sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat skin infections, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pluchea sericea has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pluchea sericea is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until rooted.

Where to Find Pluchea sericea

Pluchea sericea is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas, and in northern Mexico.

Pluchea sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pluchea sericea?

Pluchea sericea

What is the common name of Pluchea sericea?

Silky Pluchea

Where is Pluchea sericea found?

It is found in the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Sonora.

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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