Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
christii
ID:
29119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 54 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028448



Common Names

  • Pectis christii
  • Christ's Pectis
  • Christii Pectis


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Description

Pectis christii (also called Christ's Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis christii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis christii is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and bright green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis christii is a fast-growing, annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pectis christii

Pectis christii can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Pectis christii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis christii?

Pectis christii

What is the common name of Pectis christii?

Christ's chinchweed

What is the natural habitat of Pectis christii?

Grassy areas, meadows, 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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