Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leavenworthii
ID:
7017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. ex Leavenw.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 36: 194 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006346



Common Names

  • Leavenworth's Pectis
  • Leavenworth Pectis
  • Leavenworth's Pecti


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Description

Pectis leavenworthii (also called Leavenworth's Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis leavenworthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis leavenworthii is a yellow daisy with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis leavenworthii is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Pectis leavenworthii

Pectis leavenworthii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and deserts.

Pectis leavenworthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis leavenworthii?

Pectis leavenworthii

What is the common name of Pectis leavenworthii?

Leavenworth's Pectis

What is the habitat of Pectis leavenworthii?

Pectis leavenworthii is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides.

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Melines Conklin Leavenworth (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leavenw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:186258-2: Based on the initial data import