Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
linearis
ID:
1216022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 120 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215360

Common Names

  • Pectocarya linearis
  • Linear-leaved Pectocarya
  • Linear-leaved Bristle-fruit

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Description

Pectocarya linearis (also called narrow-leaved 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 linearis 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 linearis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectocarya linearis 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 linearis

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

Pectocarya linearis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectocarya linearis?

Pectocarya linearis

What is the common name of Pectocarya linearis?

Slender Combseed

What is the habitat of Pectocarya linearis?

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120144-1: Based on the initial data import