Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exserta
ID:
23925

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 9: 431, fig. 34 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023254



Common Names

  • Exserted Pectis
  • Exserted Pectis-mallow
  • Exserted Chaff-flower


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Description

Pectis exserta (also called Mexican Chinch-weed, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flower heads that bloom from late spring to early fall. It can be found in fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis exserta is a species of flowering plant that is native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis exserta has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis exserta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the fall for best results. The plant can also be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Pectis exserta

Pectis exserta is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Pectis exserta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis exserta?

Pectis exserta

What is the common name of Pectis exserta?

Stiff chinchweed

What is the natural range of Pectis exserta?

North 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-122476: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.