Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
94446

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cass.) D.J.Keil

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Sida 11(4): 386. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093775



Common Names

  • Pectis glaucescens
  • Glaucescens Pectis
  • Hoary Pectis


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Description

Pectis glaucescens (also called Texas chinchweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes at elevations of 0-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis glaucescens has small, white flowers, small seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis glaucescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pectis glaucescens

Pectis glaucescens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is an endangered species in some countries.

Pectis glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis glaucescens?

Pectis glaucescens

What is the common name of Pectis glaucescens?

Woolly Pectis

What is the natural range of Pectis glaucescens?

Western 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-4999: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.
David John Keil (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Keil' in the authors string.