Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plumosa
ID:
127288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 532, nomen (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126617

Common Names

  • Facelis Plumosa
  • Plume Featherhead
  • Plumose Featherhead

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Synonyms

  • Facelis weddelliana Beauverd [unknown]
  • Lucilia plumosa Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Facelis plumosa (also called Plumose Facelis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Facelis plumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Facelis plumosa has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Facelis plumosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is not very tolerant of cold temperatures and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Facelis plumosa

Facelis plumosa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy areas, and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Facelis plumosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Facelis plumosa?

Facelis plumosa

What is the family of Facelis plumosa?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Facelis plumosa?

Plumose facelis

Species in the Facelis genus

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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