Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pectinifera
ID:
810912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 105: 61 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810246



Common Names

  • Specklinia pectinifera
  • Pectinifera Specklinia
  • Comb-bearing Specklinia


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Description

Specklinia pectinifera (also called Pectinate Specklinia, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Argentina. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Specklinia pectinifera is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Specklinia pectinifera are white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, hard-coated nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Specklinia pectinifera is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings in spring or summer and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Specklinia pectinifera

Specklinia pectinifera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Specklinia pectinifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Specklinia pectinifera?

Specklinia pectinifera

What is the common name of Specklinia pectinifera?

Pectinifera Specklinia

What is the natural habitat of Specklinia pectinifera?

Tropical forests

Species in the Specklinia genus

Specklinia corniculata, Specklinia grobyi, Specklinia lanceola, Specklinia marginalis, Specklinia acanthodes, Specklinia acicularis, Specklinia acrisepala, Specklinia alexii, Specklinia alta, Specklinia ancora, Specklinia areldii, Specklinia aristata, Specklinia barbae, Specklinia bicornis, Specklinia blancoi, Specklinia brighamella, Specklinia brighamii, Specklinia cabellensis, Specklinia cactantha, Specklinia calderae, Specklinia calyptrostele, Specklinia campylotyle, Specklinia cestrochila, Specklinia chontalensis, Specklinia ciliifera, Specklinia clavigera, Specklinia colombiana, Specklinia condylata, Specklinia coronula, Specklinia corynetes, Specklinia costaricensis, Specklinia curtisii, Specklinia cycesis, Specklinia cynocephala, Specklinia digitale, Specklinia displosa, Specklinia dodii, Specklinia endotrachys, Specklinia exesilabia, Specklinia exilis, Specklinia flosculifera, Specklinia formondii, Specklinia fuegi, Specklinia fulgens, Specklinia glandulosa, Specklinia gongylodes, Specklinia gracillima, Specklinia grisebachiana, Specklinia guanacastensis, Specklinia helenae,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-348503: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.