Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saturejoides
ID:
93059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092388



Common Names

  • Saturejoides Pectis
  • Chamizo
  • Chamizo de Campo


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Synonyms

  • Inula saturejae Spreng. [unknown]
  • Inula saturejoides Mill. [unknown]
  • Lorentea saturejoides Less. [unknown]
  • Pectis canescens villosior J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Aster satureiaefolius Banks [unknown]
  • Pectis polyantha Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Pectis saturejoides (also called Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has white flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis saturejoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis saturejoides is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis saturejoides is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Pectis saturejoides

Pectis saturejoides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and scrublands.

Pectis saturejoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis saturejoides?

Pectis saturejoides

What type of plant is Pectis saturejoides?

A perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Pectis saturejoides?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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-48631: Based on the initial data import
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.