Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
penicillata
ID:
397940

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 120 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397272

Common Names

  • Penicillate Pectocarya
  • Pectocarya penicillata
  • Penicillata Pectocarya

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Synonyms

  • Pectocarya miser A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Pectocarya lateriflora nuttallii Brand [unknown]
  • Ctenospermum penicillatum J.Adams [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum nuttallii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum penicillatum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Pectocarya linearis penicillata M.E.Jones [unknown]

Description

Pectocarya penicillata (also called 'Brush-fruited Combseed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry meadows, deserts, and along rocky slopes. It has a rosette of lance-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pectocarya penicillata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens. It is also used in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pectocarya penicillata are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectocarya penicillata is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Pectocarya penicillata

Pectocarya penicillata is native to Central and South America.

Pectocarya penicillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectocarya penicillata?

Pectocarya penicillata

What is the family of Pectocarya penicillata?

Boraginaceae

Where is Pectocarya penicillata found?

South Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2412598: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.