Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hassleri
ID:
40837

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Keil

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12(4): 471 (-472) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040166



Common Names

  • Hassler's Pectis
  • Pectis Hassleri
  • Hassler's Chaff-Puff


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Description

Pectis hassleri (also called Pectis hassleri, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Argentina. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands and dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis hassleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis hassleri has yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis hassleri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate sunlight for best results.

Where to Find Pectis hassleri

Pectis hassleri is native to the western United States, from California to Arizona and New Mexico. It is an annual herb with white flowers.

Pectis hassleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis hassleri?

Pectis hassleri

What is the common name of Pectis hassleri?

Hassler's Pectis

What is the family of Pectis hassleri?

Asteraceae

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,

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