Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillipes
ID:
123443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 225 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122772



Common Names

  • Pectis Capillipes
  • Capillipes Pectis
  • Pectis


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Synonyms

  • Lorentea capillipes Benth. ex Oerst. [unknown]
  • Lorentea capillipes Benth. [unknown]
  • Pectis erecta Fernald [unknown]

Description

Pectis capillipes (also called Threadleaf Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and thread-like leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis capillipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis capillipes has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. Seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis capillipes is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed or cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pectis capillipes

Pectis capillipes is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Pectis capillipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis capillipes?

Pectis capillipes

What is the common name of Pectis capillipes?

Hairy pectis

What is the habitat of Pectis capillipes?

It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas

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-83928: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.