Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald 7-8: 309 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065563
Common Names
- Pectis haenkeana
- Haenke's Pectis
- Haenke's Cinchweed
Synonyms
- Lorentea haenkeana (DC.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Lorentea haenkeana haenkeana [unknown]
- Lorentea haenkeana DC. [unknown]
Description
Hippeastrum starkiorum (also called Starkey's Amaryllis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a bulbous plant with large, showy flowers, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pectis haenkeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pectis haenkeana has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pectis haenkeana is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Pectis haenkeana
Pectis haenkeana is native to South America. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Pectis haenkeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pectis haenkeana?
Pectis haenkeana
What is the habitat of Pectis haenkeana?
Pectis haenkeana is found in dry, open areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
What are the characteristics of Pectis haenkeana?
Pectis haenkeana is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
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,