Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incisifolia
ID:
123793

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 75 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123122



Common Names

  • Fuzzy Pectis
  • Fringed Pectis
  • Lacy Pectis


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Description

Pectis incisifolia (also called 'Toothed Pectis', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. It has a short stem and grows up to 0.5 meters in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white in color. It is found in dry meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis incisifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis incisifolia has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and dark brown. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis incisifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or greenhouse. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pectis incisifolia

Pectis incisifolia can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States.

Pectis incisifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis incisifolia?

Pectis incisifolia

What is the common name of Pectis incisifolia?

Toothed pectis

What is the natural habitat of Pectis incisifolia?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-8427: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.