Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Keil
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12(4): 472 (-473) (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092484
Common Names
- Pumila Pectis
- Pumila Sunflower
- Pumila
Description
Pectis pumila (also called Low Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pectis pumila is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pectis pumila is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pectis pumila is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is best planted in spring or autumn. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Pectis pumila
Pectis pumila is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Pectis pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pectis pumila?
Pectis pumila
What is the common name of Pectis pumila?
Pectis Pumila
What is the family of Pectis pumila?
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,