Status:
valid
Authors:
Munz & I.M.Johnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 81: 81 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215363
Common Names
- Pectocarya platycarpa
- Broad-fruited Pectocarya
- Broad-fruited Bristle-fruit
Description
Pectocarya platycarpa (also called flat-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 platycarpa 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 platycarpa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pectocarya platycarpa 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 platycarpa
Pectocarya platycarpa can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
Pectocarya platycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pectocarya platycarpa?
Pectocarya platycarpa
What is the common name of Pectocarya platycarpa?
Broadfruit Combseed
What is the habitat of Pectocarya platycarpa?
Open, dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
Species in the Pectocarya genus
Pectocarya penicillata,
Pectocarya recurvata,
Pectocarya setosa,
Pectocarya heterocarpa,
Pectocarya linearis,
Pectocarya platycarpa,
Pectocarya pusilla,
Pectocarya anomala,
Pectocarya dimorpha,
Pectocarya boliviana,
Pectocarya peninsularis,
Pectocarya linearis,
Pectocarya anisocarpa,
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,