Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coulteri
ID:
11466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv. & Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 4: 62 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010795



Common Names

  • Pectis coulteri
  • Coulteri Pectis
  • Coulteri Coulter's Pectis


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Description

Pectis coulteri (also called Coulter's Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a single stem and can reach up to 40 cm in height. It grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis coulteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis coulteri is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis coulteri is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early fall and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Pectis coulteri

Pectis coulteri is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Pectis coulteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis coulteri?

Pectis coulteri

What is the natural habitat of Pectis coulteri?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

What are the medicinal uses of Pectis coulteri?

It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

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-110461: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Samuel Frederick Gray (1766-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gray' in the authors string.