Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
80274

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 16 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079603



Common Names

  • Pluchea tomentosa
  • Woolly Pluchea
  • Woolly Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Conyza tomentosa Wall. [unknown]
  • Pluchea tomentosa tomentosa [unknown]
  • Eupatorium mysorense B.Heyne ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Pluchea tomentosa (also called Pluchea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Pluchea tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pluchea tomentosa flower is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pluchea tomentosa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the branches and planting them in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Seeds can be collected from the flowers and planted in a potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Pluchea tomentosa

Pluchea tomentosa is native to South America and can be found in dry and rocky areas.

Pluchea tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pluchea tomentosa?

Pluchea tomentosa

What type of plant is Pluchea tomentosa?

Pluchea tomentosa is a shrub

Where is Pluchea tomentosa native to?

Pluchea tomentosa is native to Hawaii

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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