Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 114 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023772
Common Names
- Pinosia Pectis
- Pinosia Chaff-flower
- Pinosia Partridge-pea
Description
Pectis pinosia (also called Pine Pectis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and other disturbed areas. It has a low, spreading stem and is covered in small, white-tipped leaves. Its flowers are yellow and bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Pectis pinosia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used as an herbal remedy for digestive issues, headaches, and skin irritations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pectis pinosia is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pectis pinosia is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Pectis pinosia
Pectis pinosia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.
Pectis pinosia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasianthus ledermannii?
Lasianthus ledermannii
What is the common name of Lasianthus ledermannii?
Ledermannii Lasianthus
Where is Lasianthus ledermannii native to?
Southern China
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,