Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
domingensis
ID:
8260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7(3): 429 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007589



Common Names

  • Pectis domingensis
  • Domingo's Pectis
  • Domingo's Chinchweed


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Description

Pectis domingensis (also called Domingo's Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis domingensis is a drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also attractive to bees and other pollinators and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis domingensis has yellow, daisy-like flowers with dark centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis domingensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in late spring or early summer. Water regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Pectis domingensis

Pectis domingensis is native to the Caribbean, where it can be found in the Dominican Republic.

Pectis domingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis domingensis?

Pectis domingensis

What type of plant is Pectis domingensis?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Pectis domingensis found?

It is found in Mexico

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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