Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniaristata
ID:
140000

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 99 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139329



Common Names

  • Uniaristate Pectis
  • Uniaristate Tickseed
  • Uniaristate Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Pectis taliscana Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Pectis uniaristata uniaristata [unknown]
  • Ageratum rivale Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Pectis berlandieri palmeri A.Gray [unknown]
  • Pectis capillaris paucicapitata Fernald [unknown]

Description

Pectis uniaristata (also called Uniaristate Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis uniaristata is a perennial plant that can be used as a ground cover in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing habit and produces small yellow flowers in the summer. It is also drought-tolerant and can help to control erosion on slopes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pectis uniaristata var. jangadensis (S.Moore) D.J.Keil
Pectis uniaristata var. holostemma A.Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis uniaristata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis uniaristata is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Pectis uniaristata

Pectis uniaristata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas, such as deserts and prairies.

Pectis uniaristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis uniaristata?

Pectis uniaristata

What is the natural habitat of Pectis uniaristata?

Grasslands

What are the common names of Pectis uniaristata?

Uniaristate's Pectis

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,