Pluchea Arabica (Arabian Pluchea – بارنوف)

Pluchea Arabica, commonly known as Arabian Pluchea or بارنوف in Arabic, is a perennial shrub native to the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding arid regions. It features soft, aromatic, gray-green leaves and clusters of small pink to purplish flower heads. Pluchea arabica is well adapted to hot, dry climates and saline soils, making it a valuable species for desert restoration, ornamental planting, and soil stabilization in the UAE.

Benefits of Pluchea Arabica

• Highly tolerant to heat, drought, and salinity
• Produces attractive pink-purple flowers that support pollinators
• Ideal for native and sustainable landscaping projects
• Improves soil structure and prevents erosion in arid areas
• Traditionally used in herbal remedies and natural medicine

Care Tips for Pluchea Arabica

• Light: Requires full sunlight for healthy growth
• Watering: Very minimal; water occasionally during establishment
• Soil: Prefers sandy or saline, well-draining soils
• Pruning: Light trimming to remove old flowers or maintain shape
• Fertilizer: Not necessary; thrives in nutrient-poor desert soils