Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
depressa
ID:
92823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 33: 71 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092152



Common Names

  • Pectis
  • Pectis depressa
  • Matgrass


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Description

Pectis depressa (also called Low Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its toothed leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis depressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis depressa is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard texture. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis depressa is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is a slow process. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Pectis depressa

Pectis depressa can be found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Pectis depressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis depressa?

Pectis depressa

What is the natural habitat of Pectis depressa?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils

What is the flowering season of Pectis depressa?

June to August

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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