Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
pusilla
ID:
1216026

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 12: 81 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215364



Common Names

  • Pectocarya pusilla
  • Small-fruited Pectocarya
  • Small-fruited Bristle-fruit


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Description

Pectocarya pusilla (also called little 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 pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers can be used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectocarya pusilla has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectocarya pusilla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Pectocarya pusilla

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

Pectocarya pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectocarya pusilla?

Pectocarya pusilla

What is the common name of Pectocarya pusilla?

Small-flowered Combseed

What is the habitat of Pectocarya pusilla?

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-4001033: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.