Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cajamarcana
ID:
61565

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Keil

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 79 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060894

Common Names

  • Cajamarca Pectis
  • Pectis cajamarcana
  • Cajamarca Pectis

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Description

Pectis cajamarcana (also called Cajamarca Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in sandy, desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis cajamarcana is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to butterflies and bees. It can also be used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pectis cajamarcana is yellow and has a single head of ray florets. The seed is small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis cajamarcana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Pectis cajamarcana

Pectis cajamarcana can be found in the Cajamarca region of Peru.

Pectis cajamarcana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis cajamarcana?

Pectis cajamarcana

What is the common name of Pectis cajamarcana?

Cajamarca Pectis

Where is Pectis cajamarcana found?

Peru

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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