Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn. ex Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 107 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062479
Common Names
- Pluchea Laxiflora
- Laxiflora Pluchea
- Lax-Flowered Pluchea
Synonyms
- Pluchea macrophylla Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Pluchea laxiflora (also called Pluchea purpurascens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in open areas, disturbed sites, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pluchea laxiflora is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been known to be effective against mosquitoes and other pests. The plant is also used as an ornamental in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pluchea laxiflora is pink and has five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pluchea laxiflora is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and should be planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until they germinate. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Pluchea laxiflora
Pluchea laxiflora is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Pluchea laxiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pluchea laxiflora?
Pluchea laxiflora
What is the common name of Pluchea laxiflora?
Loose-flowered Pluchea
What is the family of Pluchea laxiflora?
Asteraceae
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,