Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humifusa
ID:
23353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 114 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022682



Common Names

  • Pectis humifusa
  • Humifuse Pectis
  • Humifuse False Chamomile


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Synonyms

  • Pectis sieberi Less. [unknown]
  • Lorentea humifusa Less. [unknown]
  • Pectis serpyllifolia Less. [unknown]
  • Chthonia repens Cass. [unknown]
  • Chthonia humifusa Cass. [unknown]

Description

Pectis humifusa (also called Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and produces small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis humifusa is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ornamental plant and to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis humifusa has small, yellow flower heads that are arranged in flat-topped clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis humifusa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Pectis humifusa

Pectis humifusa is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and North Africa.

Pectis humifusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis humifusa?

Pectis humifusa

What is the common name of Pectis humifusa?

Pectis

What is the habitat of Pectis humifusa?

Open woods, meadows, and grasslands

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