Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subsquarrosa
ID:
9205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald 7-8: 309 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008534

Common Names

  • Pectis subsquarrosa
  • Subsquarrosa Pectis
  • Pectis Subsquarrosa Plant

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Synonyms

  • Lorentea gracilis Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pectis glabra J.T.Howell [unknown]
  • Pectis glabra glabra [unknown]
  • Pectis hookeri hookeri [unknown]
  • Pectis hookeri B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Lorentea subsquarrosa Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pectis anderssonii B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Pectis subsquarrosa (also called Subsquarrose Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to North America and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis subsquarrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis subsquarrosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis subsquarrosa is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Pectis subsquarrosa

Pectis subsquarrosa is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in mountainous areas of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.

Pectis subsquarrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis subsquarrosa?

Pectis subsquarrosa

What type of plant is Pectis subsquarrosa?

It is an annual flowering plant.

Where does Pectis subsquarrosa grow?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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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