Status:
valid
Authors:
Nash
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 23(3): 108 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085176
Common Names
- Longleaf Fleabane
- Long-leaf Fleabane
- Long-leaved Fleabane
Description
Pluchea longifolia (also called Longleaf Pluchea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has pink flowers and grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Pluchea longifolia is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is also used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pluchea longifolia has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pluchea longifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pluchea longifolia
Pluchea longifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
Pluchea longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pluchea longifolia?
Pluchea longifolia
What is the common name of Pluchea longifolia?
Long-Leaved Pluchea
Where is Pluchea longifolia native to?
Mexico
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,