Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
44804

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald [Seemann] 7-8: 309. 1856 ; Baker, in Mart. Fl. Bras. 6(3): 287

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044133



Common Names

  • Pectis congesta
  • Congested Pectis
  • Dense Pectis


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Synonyms

  • Lorentea congesta Gardner [unknown]

Description

Pectis congesta (also called Mexican chinchweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and grows to a height of about 1 foot. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas, and prefers sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis congesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis congesta is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is an achene, which is a small, dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis congesta is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed.

Where to Find Pectis congesta

Pectis congesta is native to the southwestern United States. It can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, shrublands, and open woodlands.

Pectis congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis congesta?

Pectis congesta

What is the common name of Pectis congesta?

Congested Pectis

What is the habitat of Pectis congesta?

Dry, sandy soils

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:236582-1: Based on the initial data import