Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
88357

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Gamal-Eldin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phanerogam. Monogr., 14(Rev. Pulicaria) 250 (1981).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087686



Common Names

  • Pulicaria Confusa
  • Dusty Miller
  • Feverfew


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Description

Pulicaria confusa (also called Common Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It typically grows in moist meadows, open woods, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pulicaria confusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pulicaria confusa has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulicaria confusa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pulicaria confusa

Pulicaria confusa is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Pulicaria confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pulicaria confusa?

Pulicaria confusa

What type of plant is Pulicaria confusa?

Pulicaria confusa is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Pulicaria confusa?

Pulicaria confusa is native to the Mediterranean region

Species in the Pulicaria genus

Pulicaria glandulosa, Pulicaria burchardii, Pulicaria dumulosa, Pulicaria baluchistanica, Pulicaria salviifolia, Pulicaria renschiana, Pulicaria sericea, Pulicaria stephanocarpa, Pulicaria diffusa, Pulicaria wightiana, Pulicaria laciniata, Pulicaria dysenterica, Pulicaria rajputanae, Pulicaria carnosa, Pulicaria somalensis, Pulicaria jaubertii, Pulicaria canariensis, Pulicaria clausonis, Pulicaria hadramautica, Pulicaria paludosa, Pulicaria boissieri, Pulicaria pulvinata, Pulicaria attentuata, Pulicaria glutinosa, Pulicaria adenophora, Pulicaria insignis, Pulicaria aucheri, Pulicaria volkonskyana, Pulicaria stocksii, Pulicaria argyrophylla, Pulicaria samhanensis, Pulicaria scabra, Pulicaria gamal-eldiniae, Pulicaria angustifolia, Pulicaria aualites, Pulicaria discoidea, Pulicaria mauritanica, Pulicaria guestii, Pulicaria filaginoides, Pulicaria steinbergii, Pulicaria auranitica, Pulicaria cylindrica, Pulicaria aylmeri, Pulicaria aromatica, Pulicaria migiurtinorum, Pulicaria mauritanica, Pulicaria armena, Pulicaria collenettei, Pulicaria chrysantha, Pulicaria foliolosa,

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-44036: Based on the initial data import
Elsayeda Gamal-Eldin (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Gamal-Eldin' in the authors string.