Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chapmanii
ID:
39880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Simpson ex Chapm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. South. U.S., ed. 3. 643 [Add. & Corr.]. 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039209

Common Names

  • Chapman's Pluchea
  • Chapman's Camphorweed
  • Chapman's Fleabane

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Description

Pluchea chapmanii (also called Chapman's pluchea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist habitats such as wetlands, swamps, and wet prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Pluchea chapmanii has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pluchea chapmanii has white flowers with 5-7 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pluchea chapmanii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pluchea chapmanii

Pluchea chapmanii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Pluchea chapmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pluchea chapmanii?

Pluchea chapmanii

What is the common name of Pluchea chapmanii?

Chapman's Pluchea

What is the habitat of Pluchea chapmanii?

Pluchea chapmanii is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet prairies

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

Alvan Wentworth Chapman (1809-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chapm.' in the authors string.
Charles Torrey Simpson (1846-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Simpson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238805-1: Based on the initial data import