Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monocephala
ID:
26788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 9: 246 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026117



Common Names

  • Pectis monocephala
  • Monocephala Pectis
  • One-Headed Pectis


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Description

Pectis monocephala (also called 'Mexican Chinchweed', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas and on the edges of deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis monocephala is a plant native to Mexico and is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis monocephala has yellow flowers with 5 petals and a single head of disc florets. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis monocephala is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it is best to avoid soils that are too wet or too dry. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Pectis monocephala

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

Pectis monocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis monocephala?

Pectis monocephala

What is the common name of Pectis monocephala?

One-headed chinchweed

What is the natural habitat of Pectis monocephala?

It is found in dry, rocky places, especially in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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-125233: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.