Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliaris
ID:
87195

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 2: 1221 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086524



Common Names

  • Ciliate Pectis
  • Ciliated Pectis
  • Pectis Ciliaris


Searching for Pectis ciliaris? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pectis ciliaris (also called yellow pectis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in deserts, grasslands, and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis ciliaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create natural fences or hedges. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis ciliaris is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are initially green and have a single pair of cotyledons.

Searching for Pectis ciliaris? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis ciliaris is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pectis ciliaris

Pectis ciliaris is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Pectis ciliaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis ciliaris?

Pectis ciliaris

What is the common name of Pectis ciliaris?

Ciliated Pectis

Where is Pectis ciliaris found?

It is found in the tropical regions of Central and South 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,

References