Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saturejaoides
ID:
67246

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Sch.Bip. ex Seem.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald 309. 1856.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066575



Common Names

  • Pectis
  • Satureja Pectis
  • Satureja Pectis Plant


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Description

Pectis saturejaoides (also called Pectis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the high-altitude grasslands of the northern Andes. It grows to a height of 30-50 cm, with a woody stem and a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are small, oblong, and covered in fine hairs. It is found in the high-altitude grasslands of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela, where it grows in full sun and in well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis saturejaoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis saturejaoides has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small and dark brown. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis saturejaoides is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Pectis saturejaoides

Pectis saturejaoides is native to Mexico and can be found in the temperate regions of the country.

Pectis saturejaoides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pectis saturejaoides?

Pectis saturejaoides is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain.

What is the growth habit of Pectis saturejaoides?

Pectis saturejaoides is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 30-50 cm.

What is the soil type preferred by Pectis saturejaoides?

Pectis saturejaoides prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

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-23456: Based on the initial data import
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.