Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
65788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A(11): 82 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065117



Common Names

  • Pectis purpurascens
  • Purpurascens Pectis
  • Pectis


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Description

Pectis purpurascens (also called Purple Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis purpurascens is white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis purpurascens is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock can be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pectis purpurascens

Pectis purpurascens is native to South America and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Pectis purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis purpurascens?

Pectis purpurascens

What is the common name of Pectis purpurascens?

Purple Pectis

What is the habitat of Pectis purpurascens?

It is found in dry open woods, prairies, and disturbed areas.

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-22048: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.