Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Karthik. & Moorthy
Source:
ipni
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. India : 259 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331759
Common Names
- Pluchea paniculata
- Paniculata Pluchea
- Paniculata Pluchea Plant
Description
Pluchea paniculata (also called Panicled pluchea, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pluchea paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pluchea paniculata var. gardneri (Hook.f.) Karthik. & Moorthy
Pluchea paniculata var. jacquemontii (Hook.f.) Randeria
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pluchea paniculata has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pluchea paniculata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divided plants should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pluchea paniculata
Pluchea paniculata is native to South America and can be found in Venezuela.
Pluchea paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pluchea paniculata?
Pluchea paniculata
What is the common name of Pluchea paniculata?
Panicled Pluchea
Where does Pluchea paniculata grow?
Pluchea paniculata is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East
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,