Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exilis
ID:
1617

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Keil

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67: 349, fig. 2 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000946



Common Names

  • Exile Pectis
  • Exile Daisy
  • Exile Fleabane


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Description

Pectis exilis (also called Slender Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas, such as grasslands and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis exilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis exilis has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis exilis is a perennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pectis exilis

Pectis exilis can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Pectis exilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis exilis?

Pectis exilis

What is the common name of Pectis exilis?

Chinchweed

What is the natural habitat of Pectis exilis?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Pectis exilis?

Spring and summer

What is the growth habit of Pectis exilis?

Upright, clump-forming perennial

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-100901: Based on the initial data import
David John Keil (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Keil' in the authors string.