Status:
valid
Authors:
Chodat
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , ser. 2, 3: 731 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066056
Common Names
- Pectis
- Guarani Pectis
- Chinch Weed
Description
Pectis guaranitica (also called Guarani Pectis, among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Pectis guaranitica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It can be used to treat a variety of ailments including fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pectis guaranitica is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pectis guaranitica is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer.
Where to Find Pectis guaranitica
Pectis guaranitica is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Pectis guaranitica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pectis guaranitica?
Pectis guaranitica
What is the family of Pectis guaranitica?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Pectis guaranitica?
Guarani Pectis
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,