Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
articulata
ID:
1102986

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aiton) Haw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. Succ. : 14 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102324



Common Names

  • Articulate Pectinaria
  • Articulate Pectinaria
  • Articulate Pectinaria


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Description

Pectinaria articulata (also called Articulated Pectinaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a short stem, native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It grows in dry, rocky and sandy soils in open and sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pectinaria articulata is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of natural dyes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and to reduce fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pectinaria articulata sub. articulata
Pectinaria articulata sub. borealis Bruyns
Pectinaria articulata sub. asperiflora (N.E.Br.) Bruyns
Pectinaria articulata sub. namaquensis (N.E.Br.) Bruyns

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectinaria articulata has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a dense inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectinaria articulata is a perennial herb that is native to India. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Pectinaria articulata

Pectinaria articulata can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2602024: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.