Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
84183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4: 206, t. 392 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083512



Common Names

  • Elongate Pectis
  • Pectis Elongata
  • Elongate Cinchweed


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Synonyms

  • Lorentea polycephala Gardner [unknown]
  • Pectis floribunda A.Rich. in Sagra [unknown]
  • Pectis elongata oerstediana (Rydb.) D.J.Keil [unknown]
  • Pectis taliscana Benth. [unknown]
  • Pectis stricta Willd. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Pectis elongata floribunda (A.Rich.) D.J.Keil [unknown]
  • Pectis elongata elongata [unknown]
  • Pectis polycephala Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Chthonia elongata Cass. [unknown]
  • Pectis oerstediana Rydb. [unknown]
  • Pectis plumieri Griseb. [unknown]
  • Pectis elongata divaricata Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Pectis elongata (also called Long-leaved Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a short stem with small, white flowers. It prefers dry, rocky habitats and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis elongata is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, as well as to reduce inflammation and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis elongata is a yellowish-white flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, oval-shaped, and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis elongata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pectis elongata

Pectis elongata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Pectis elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis elongata?

Pectis elongata

What is the family of Pectis elongata?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Pectis elongata?

Mexico, Central America, and South America

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