Pectis ericifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericifolia
ID:
10213
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Keil
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 74 (-75) (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009542
Common Names
- Pectis ericifolia
- Heath Pectis
- Heath Cinchweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pectis ericifolia (also called Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has small, white flowers and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Pectis ericifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pectis ericifolia is a yellow-orange disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with lobed edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pectis ericifolia is a small, herbaceous, annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.
Where to Find Pectis ericifolia
Pectis ericifolia is found in the Sierra Madre Occidental range of Mexico.
Pectis ericifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pectis ericifolia?
Pectis ericifolia
What type of plant is Pectis ericifolia?
It is a shrub
Where does Pectis ericifolia grow?
It grows in the mountains of Durango, 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-109243: Based on the initial data import
David John Keil (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Keil' in the authors string.