Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
83477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 241 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082806



Common Names

  • Pectis repens
  • Creeping Pectis
  • Prostrate Pectis


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Description

Pectis repens (also called Creeping Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of about 10 cm and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and shrublands, and is adapted to a wide range of temperatures and altitudes.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and it is also used as a ground cover in areas where it is difficult to maintain grass. It is known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects, and it can help to improve the soil quality.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis repens is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves, with the first leaves being spoon-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis repens is a perennial herb native to South America. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pectis repens

Pectis repens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in this region.

Pectis repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis repens?

Pectis repens

What is the natural habitat of Pectis repens?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

What is the flowering season of Pectis repens?

Late spring to early summer

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,

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