Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. Burma ii. 575. (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135129
Common Names
- Pluchea eupatorioides
- Eupator's Pluchea
- Eupator's Fleabane
Description
Pluchea eupatorioides (also called 'Eupatorium Pluchea', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with small, white flowers and a sprawling habit. It is native to the Caribbean, and grows in moist, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pluchea eupatorioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, respiratory issues, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pluchea eupatorioides is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small achene, while the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pluchea eupatorioides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Pluchea eupatorioides
Pluchea eupatorioides is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is available for purchase from online nurseries and garden centers.
Pluchea eupatorioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pluchea eupatorioides?
Pluchea eupatorioides
What is the common name of Pluchea eupatorioides?
Eupatorioides Fleabane
What is the natural habitat of Pluchea eupatorioides?
Pluchea eupatorioides is found in grasslands and meadows in Europe and Asia.
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,