Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
24656

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 21: 393 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023985



Common Names

  • Pectis Stenophylla
  • Narrow-Leaved Pectis
  • Pectis


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Synonyms

  • Pectis stenophylla stenophylla [unknown]

Description

Pectis stenophylla (also called Narrowleaf Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pectis stenophylla var. biaristata (Rydb.) D.J.Keil
Pectis stenophylla var. rosei (Fernald) D.J.Keil
Pectis stenophylla var. puberula (Greenm.) D.J.Keil

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis stenophylla is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis stenophylla is a perennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained medium and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Pectis stenophylla

Pectis stenophylla is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Pectis stenophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis stenophylla?

Pectis stenophylla

What is the common name of Pectis stenophylla?

Narrow-leaved Pectis

Where is Pectis stenophylla native to?

Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America

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-123176: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.