Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
78377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 150 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077706

Common Names

  • Indian Fleabane
  • Indian Pluchea
  • Pluchea Indica

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Synonyms

  • Conyza indica Blume ex DC. [unknown]
  • Conyza indica indica [unknown]
  • Baccharis indica L. [unknown]
  • Conyza indica integerrima Miq. [unknown]
  • Placus indicus Baill. [unknown]

Description

Pluchea indica (also called Indian Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pluchea indica is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive pink flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pluchea indica sub. indica
Pluchea indica sub. yemenensis S.King-Jones

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pluchea indica are small, white and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pluchea indica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to divide the rhizomes in the fall. It is also important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Pluchea indica

Pluchea indica is native to India and is found in dry, open areas.

Pluchea indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pluchea indica?

Pluchea indica

What is the common name of Pluchea indica?

Indian fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Pluchea indica?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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,

References