Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
29172

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Keil

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 79: 48 (-50), fig. 4A-D (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028501



Common Names

  • Peruvian Pectis
  • Peruvian Fleabane
  • Peruvian Daisy


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Description

Pectis peruviana (also called Peruvian Pectis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Peru and is found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis peruviana has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis peruviana is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pectis peruviana

Pectis peruviana can be found in Peru and Bolivia.

Pectis peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis peruviana?

Pectis peruviana

What is the common name of Pectis peruviana?

Peruvian Pectis

What is the family of Pectis peruviana?

Asteraceae

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