Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiflosculosa
ID:
66183

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald : 309 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065512



Common Names

  • Pectis multiflosculosa
  • Many-flowered Pectis
  • Many-flowered Chaff-flower


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Description

Pectis multiflosculosa (also called 'Many-flowered Pectis', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has bright green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny locations and can tolerate drought and poor soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis multiflosculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis multiflosculosa is a yellow daisy-like flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis multiflosculosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It should be planted in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a year. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Pectis multiflosculosa

Pectis multiflosculosa can be found in the southwestern United States, in areas with sandy soils.

Pectis multiflosculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis multiflosculosa?

Pectis multiflosculosa

What is the common name of Pectis multiflosculosa?

Many-flowered pectis

What is the natural habitat of Pectis multiflosculosa?

Pectis multiflosculosa is found in dry, open woods, fields, 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-22424: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.