Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
heterocarpa
ID:
1216021

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 399 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215359

Common Names

  • Pectocarya heterocarpa
  • Heterocarp Pectocarya
  • Heterocarp Bristle-fruit

Searching for Pectocarya heterocarpa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pectocarya heterocarpa (also called variable-fruited combseed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to California, and grows in open meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pectocarya heterocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers can be used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectocarya heterocarpa is a small, white-pink, four-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

Searching for Pectocarya heterocarpa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pectocarya heterocarpa is a low-growing, spreading annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is easy to grow from seed and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is a good choice for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Where to Find Pectocarya heterocarpa

Pectocarya heterocarpa can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

Pectocarya heterocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectocarya heterocarpa?

Pectocarya heterocarpa

What is the common name of Pectocarya heterocarpa?

Mojave Combseed

What is the habitat of Pectocarya heterocarpa?

Open, dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References