Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
21267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York ii. (1828) 214.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020596



Common Names

  • Pectis angustifolia
  • Narrowleaf Pectis
  • Slender Pectis


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Synonyms

  • Helioreos angustifolius Raf. [unknown]
  • Pectidopsis angustifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Pectis angustifolia subaristata A.Gray [unknown]
  • Pectis angustifolia angustifolia [unknown]
  • Pectis papposa sessilis M.E.Jones [unknown]

Description

Pectis angustifolia (also called Narrowleaf Pectis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its stems are covered in long, white hairs. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb for treating fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pectis angustifolia var. tenella (DC.) D.J.Keil
Pectis angustifolia var. fastigiata (A.Gray) D.J.Keil

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis angustifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis angustifolia is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt. It should be planted in spring or fall and can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Pectis angustifolia

Pectis angustifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open meadows and grasslands, often at elevations between 500 and 1,500 meters above sea level.

Pectis angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis angustifolia?

Pectis angustifolia

What are the common names of Pectis angustifolia?

Narrowleaf Pectis

What is the natural habitat of Pectis angustifolia?

Pectis angustifolia is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Species in the Pectis genus

Pectis leonis, Pectis exilis, Pectis canescens, Pectis arida, Pectis juniperina, Pectis leavenworthii, Pectis domingensis, Pectis burchellii, Pectis subsquarrosa, Pectis vandevenderi, Pectis ericifolia, Pectis coulteri, Pectis cubensis, Pectis liebmannii, Pectis bonplandiana, Pectis decemcarinata, Pectis angustifolia, Pectis humifusa, Pectis exserta, Pectis pinosia, Pectis stenophylla, Pectis substriata, Pectis decumbens, Pectis amplifolia, Pectis monocephala, Pectis fasciculiflora, Pectis caymanensis, Pectis christii, Pectis peruviana, Pectis luckoviae, Pectis havanensis, Pectis schaffneri, Pectis pringlei, Pectis tenuicaulis, Pectis pusilla, Pectis brevipedunculata, Pectis imberbis, Pectis hassleri, Pectis gardneri, Pectis congesta, Pectis oligocephala, Pectis congesta, Pectis sessiliflora, Pectis carthusianorum, Pectis pygmaea, Pectis mornicola, Pectis brevicaulis, Pectis cajamarcana, Pectis leavenworthii, Pectis latisquama,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-11992: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.