Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald 7-8: 309 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038665
Common Names
- Brevipedunculata Pectis
- Brevipedunculata Chaffflower
- Pectis brevipedunculata
Description
Pectis brevipedunculata (also called Short-peduncled Pectis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to southwestern North America, and is found in deserts, scrublands, and grasslands. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of about 30 cm (12 in). The leaves are lanceolate, and the flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Pectis brevipedunculata is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for wildlife. It is also known to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pectis brevipedunculata is a yellow daisy-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pectis brevipedunculata is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in late winter or early spring in a cold frame. The seedlings can be transplanted to their final position when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Pectis brevipedunculata
Pectis brevipedunculata can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States.
Pectis brevipedunculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pectis brevipedunculata?
Pectis brevipedunculata
What is the common name of Pectis brevipedunculata?
Short-peduncled Pectis
What is the habitat of Pectis brevipedunculata?
Pectis brevipedunculata is found in dry, open, grassy places in western North America
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,