Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevicaulis
ID:
60798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5(2): 279 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060127



Common Names

  • Pectis Brevicaulis
  • Shortstem Pectis
  • Short-stemmed Chaff Flower


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Description

Pectis brevicaulis (also called Short-Stemmed Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis brevicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis brevicaulis has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis brevicaulis is an annual herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pectis brevicaulis

Pectis brevicaulis can be found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Pectis brevicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis brevicaulis?

Pectis brevicaulis

What is the common name of Pectis brevicaulis?

Short-stemmed Pectis

What is the natural habitat of Pectis brevicaulis?

Grasslands 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-17188: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.