Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
platycarpa
ID:
1216025

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

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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.

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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 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 tro-4001032: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Philip A. Munz (1892-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munz' in the authors string.