Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berlandieri
ID:
81594

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 100 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080923



Common Names

  • Berlandier's Pectis
  • Pectis Berlandieri
  • Pectis


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Description

Pectis berlandieri (also called Berlandier's Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads. It grows in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis berlandieri is used as an ornamental plant and for ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis berlandieri is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis berlandieri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pectis berlandieri

Pectis berlandieri can be found in Mexico, particularly in the states of Baja California, Sonora, and Chihuahua.

Pectis berlandieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis berlandieri?

Pectis berlandieri

What is the common name of Pectis berlandieri?

Berlandier's pectis

What is the natural habitat of Pectis berlandieri?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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,

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