Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ritlandii
ID:
115622

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Howard & W.R.Briggs

Source:
gcc

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 34: 184 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114951



Common Names

  • Ritland's Pectis
  • Ritland's Chaff Flower
  • Ritland's Chaff Daisy


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Description

Pectis ritlandii (also called Ritland's pectis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers, and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis ritlandii is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis ritlandii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis ritlandii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and will reach a height of up to 60 cm.

Where to Find Pectis ritlandii

Pectis ritlandii can be found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Pectis ritlandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis ritlandii?

Pectis ritlandii

What is the family of Pectis ritlandii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Pectis ritlandii?

Ritland's Pectis

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-7643: Based on the initial data import
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.
Winslow Russell Briggs (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Briggs' in the authors string.