Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 95 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031190
Common Names
- Pluchea Linearifolia
- Linearifolia
- Mexican Pluchea
Description
Pluchea linearifolia (also called 'Linear-leaved Pluchea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has narrow, grey-green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pluchea linearifolia has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating colds, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pluchea linearifolia is a small, yellow-white flower with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pluchea linearifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny location. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage further blooming.
Where to Find Pluchea linearifolia
Pluchea linearifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas and along roadsides.
Pluchea linearifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pluchea linearifolia?
Pluchea linearifolia
What are the common names of Pluchea linearifolia?
Linear-leaved Pluchea and Narrow-leaved Pluchea
What is the natural habitat of Pluchea linearifolia?
Pluchea linearifolia is found in dry, open grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed areas
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,