Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinaloensis
ID:
119476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 33: 69 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118805

Common Names

  • Pectis sinaloensis
  • Sinaloan Pectis
  • Sinaloan Chaff Flower

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Synonyms

  • Pectis sinaloensis sinaloensis [unknown]

Description

Pectis sinaloensis (also called Sinaloan Pectis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis sinaloensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pectis sinaloensis are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis sinaloensis can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pectis sinaloensis

Pectis sinaloensis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and scrub.

Pectis sinaloensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis sinaloensis?

Pectis sinaloensis

What is the common name of Pectis sinaloensis?

Sinaloan Pectis

Where is Pectis sinaloensis found?

It is found in Mexico.

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,

References