Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stella
ID:
130391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 32(5): 70 (t. 6, fig. 18) (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129720



Common Names

  • Pectis stella
  • Star Pectis
  • Pectis


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Description

Pectis stella (also called Star Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, star-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils, and is often found in dry meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis stella is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis stella is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a central disc of yellow disc florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis stella is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Pectis stella

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

Pectis stella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis stella?

Pectis stella

What is the common name of Pectis stella?

Star Pectis

What is the natural habitat of Pectis stella?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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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