Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
25957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald [Seemann] 7-8: 309. 1856 ; Baker, in Mart. Fl. Bras. 6(3): 286

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025286



Common Names

  • Pectis Decumbens
  • Decumbens Pectis
  • Spreading Pectis


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Description

Pectis decumbens (also called Spreading Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the United States and Mexico. It has a single stem that grows to a height of about 8 inches and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis decumbens is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis decumbens is a yellow-centered daisy-like flower with white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis decumbens is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Pectis decumbens

Pectis decumbens can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is typically found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.

Pectis decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis decumbens?

Pectis decumbens

Where does Pectis decumbens grow?

Pectis decumbens grows in the southwestern United States.

What is the habitat of Pectis decumbens?

Pectis decumbens grows in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.

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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