Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vollmeri
ID:
133891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiggins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 4: 27, tab. 3, fig. 1-10 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133220



Common Names

  • Pectis Vollmeri
  • Vollmeri Pectis
  • Pectis


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Description

Pectis vollmeri (also called Vollmer's pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a single seed head. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis vollmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis vollmeri has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis vollmeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and should be kept moist until established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Pectis vollmeri

Pectis vollmeri can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Pectis vollmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis vollmeri?

Pectis vollmeri

What is the natural habitat of Pectis vollmeri?

It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

What are the common uses of Pectis vollmeri?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-94033: Based on the initial data import
Ira Loren Wiggins (1899-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiggins' in the authors string.