Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
131773

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 42: 3 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131102

Common Names

  • Pluchea
  • Fleabane
  • Stinking Roger

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Synonyms

  • Conyza angustifolia Nutt. [illegitimate]
  • Pluchea amorifera V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Pluchea petiolata Cass. [unknown]
  • Pluchea marilandica (Michx.) Cass. [unknown]
  • Placus purpurascens purpurascens [unknown]
  • Gymnostylis marilandica Raf. [unknown]
  • Pluchea odorata odorata [unknown]
  • Pluchea senegalensis Klatt [unknown]
  • Pluchea purpurascens (Sw.) DC. [unknown]
  • Pluchea glabrata DC. [unknown]
  • Pluchea purpurascens succulenta Fernald [unknown]
  • Pluchea odorata succulenta (Fernald) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Pluchea purpurascens purpurascens [unknown]
  • Conyza odorata L. [unknown]
  • Conyza marilandica Michx. [unknown]
  • Conyza purpurascens Sw. [unknown]
  • Placus odoratus (L.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Placus purpurascens (Sw.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Pluchea purpurascens glabrata (DC.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Pluchea camphorata angustifolia Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Pluchea odorata normalis Kuntze [invalid]
  • Placus purpurascens glabratum M.Gómez [deprecated]

Description

Pluchea odorata (also called 'Camphorweed', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is found in dry, open areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Pluchea odorata is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pluchea odorata is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pluchea odorata is a perennial herb that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings taken in early spring.

Where to Find Pluchea odorata

Pluchea odorata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Pluchea odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pluchea odorata?

Pluchea odorata

What type of plant is Pluchea odorata?

A shrub

Where is Pluchea odorata found?

It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-91980: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.