Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leonis
ID:
971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(3): 207 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000300



Common Names

  • Pectis leonis
  • Lion's Pectis
  • Lion's Daisy


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Description

Pectis leonis (also called Lion's Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, and is found in coastal areas, dunes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis leonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis leonis has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis leonis is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Pectis leonis

Pectis leonis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas.

Pectis leonis FAQ

What are the common names of Pectis leonis?

Pectis leonis is commonly known as the Lion's Pectis.

What type of plant is Pectis leonis?

Pectis leonis is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Pectis leonis found?

Pectis leonis is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

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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