Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 40: 49 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094231
Common Names
- Pectis Propétés
- Pectis Propetes
- Chinchilla Daisy
Synonyms
- Pectis propetes propetes [unknown]
Description
Pectis propetes (also called prostrate pectis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pectis propetes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pectis propetes has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black with a smooth texture. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pectis propetes is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in the fall. The seed should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to 6-8 inches apart when they are 4-6 inches tall.
Where to Find Pectis propetes
Pectis propetes is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Pectis propetes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pectis propetes?
Pectis propetes
What is the common name of Pectis propetes?
Pectis
What is the family of Pectis propetes?
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,