Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Ekman
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A(11): 83 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137732
Common Names
- Pectis subeglandulosa
- Subeglandulosa Pectis
- Pectis
Description
Pectis subeglandulosa (also called Pectis subeglandulosa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pectis subeglandulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pectis subeglandulosa has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pectis subeglandulosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Pectis subeglandulosa
Pectis subeglandulosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Pectis subeglandulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pectis subeglandulosa?
Pectis subeglandulosa
What is the common name of Pectis subeglandulosa?
Glandless chinchweed
What type of plant is Pectis subeglandulosa?
Herbaceous annual
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,