Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
38492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5(2): 282 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037821

Common Names

  • Pusilla Pectis
  • Pectis Pusilla
  • Pusill Pectis

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Description

Pectis pusilla (also called Dwarf Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis pusilla is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm wide. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis pusilla is a low-growing, perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Pectis pusilla

Pectis pusilla is native to the southwestern United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Pectis pusilla FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Pectis pusilla?

Pectis pusilla prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

How often should Pectis pusilla be watered?

Pectis pusilla should be watered regularly, about once a week, or when the soil is dry to the touch.

How large does Pectis pusilla grow?

Pectis pusilla typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.

Species in the Pectis genus

Pectis leonis, Pectis exilis, Pectis canescens, Pectis arida, Pectis juniperina, Pectis leavenworthii, Pectis domingensis, Pectis burchellii, Pectis subsquarrosa, Pectis vandevenderi, Pectis ericifolia, Pectis coulteri, Pectis cubensis, Pectis liebmannii, Pectis bonplandiana, Pectis decemcarinata, Pectis angustifolia, Pectis humifusa, Pectis exserta, Pectis pinosia, Pectis stenophylla, Pectis substriata, Pectis decumbens, Pectis amplifolia, Pectis monocephala, Pectis fasciculiflora, Pectis caymanensis, Pectis christii, Pectis peruviana, Pectis luckoviae, Pectis havanensis, Pectis schaffneri, Pectis pringlei, Pectis tenuicaulis, Pectis pusilla, Pectis brevipedunculata, Pectis imberbis, Pectis hassleri, Pectis gardneri, Pectis congesta, Pectis oligocephala, Pectis congesta, Pectis sessiliflora, Pectis carthusianorum, Pectis pygmaea, Pectis mornicola, Pectis brevicaulis, Pectis cajamarcana, Pectis leavenworthii, Pectis latisquama,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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