Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.K.Godfrey) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67: 159 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089320
Common Names
- Pluchea mexicana
- Mexican Pluchea
- Pluchea
Synonyms
- Pluchea rosea mexicana R.K.Godfrey [unknown]
Description
Pluchea mexicana (also called Mexican Pluchea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has long, thin stems and produces white flowers in the summer. It prefers dry soils and can be found in deserts and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pluchea mexicana is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pluchea mexicana is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pluchea mexicana is an annual species of flowering plant. It is native to Mexico and can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is best grown in a sunny position and can be propagated by seed.
Where to Find Pluchea mexicana
Pluchea mexicana can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides in Mexico and Central America.
Pluchea mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pluchea mexicana?
Pluchea mexicana
What is the common name of Pluchea mexicana?
Mexican Pluchea
What is the natural habitat of Pluchea mexicana?
Pluchea mexicana is native to Mexico and Central America.
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,