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Pluchea Microcephala
''Pluchea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the tribe Inuleae within the family Asteraceae. Members of this genus might be known as camphorweeds, plucheas, or less uniquely fleabanes. Some, such as ''P. carolinensis'' and ''P. odorata'', are called sourbushes. There are plants of many forms, from annual and perennial herbs to shrubs and trees, and there is variation in the morphology (biology), morphology of leaves, flowers, and fruits.Perera, W., et al. (2007)Flavonols from leaves of ''Pluchea carolinensis'' (Jacq.) G.Don (Asteraceae).''Revista Latinoamericana de Química'' 35(3), 68-73. The genus was named for the French naturalist Abbé Noël-Antoine Pluche. ; Species * ''Pluchea arabica'' (Boiss.) Qaiser & Lack - Yemen, Oman * ''Pluchea arguta'' Boiss. - India, Iran * ''Pluchea baccharis'' (Mill.) Pruski – rosy camphorweed - southeastern United States, Bahamas, Cuba, Yucatán Peninsula, Central America * ''Pluchea baccharoides'' (F.Muell.) F.Muell. ex Benth. - Austra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pluchea Carolinensis
''Pluchea carolinensis'' is a plant in the genus ''Pluchea''. Description ''Pluchea carolinensis'' is a plant from the genus ''Pluchea'', the species was first described by the Scottish Botanist George Don. It is a shrub that can grow up to 2.5m tall and has large leaves, which are longer than wide. Names This species has many common names, reflecting its widespread use as a medicinal plant. In the Spanish Caribbean it is known as ''salvia blanca'', ''salvia cimarron'', ''salvia del pais'', ''salvia santa'', ''salvia olorosa'', and ''salvia real'', amongst others, all referring to its resemblance to the European herb Salvia officinalis, sage (''Salvia officinalis)''. Its medicinal properties are alluded to in the English names ''cure for all, bushy fleabane,'' and ''cough bush'' and the French ''guerit-tout''. Its similarity to tobacco has given rise to the names ''tabac a jacquot'', ''tabac du diable'', and ''tabac marron''. Distribution ''Pluchea carolinensis'' is common in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |