Pectocarya peninsularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peninsularis
ID:
1247986
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 401 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247324
Common Names
- Pectocarya Peninsularis
- Peninsularis Pectocarya
- Pectocarya Peninsularis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pectocarya peninsularis (also called Peninsular Pectocarya, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It is an herbaceous plant that grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. The leaves are green on top and reddish-purple on the underside.
Uses & Benefits
Pectocarya peninsularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pectocarya peninsularis has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pectocarya peninsularis can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done by carefully separating the plant into smaller clumps and replanting in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Pectocarya peninsularis
Pectocarya peninsularis is native to Mexico and can be found in the Baja California peninsula.
Pectocarya peninsularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pectocarya peninsularis?
Pectocarya peninsularis
What is the natural habitat of Pectocarya peninsularis?
It is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
What are the common uses of Pectocarya peninsularis?
It is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for animals.
Species in the Pectocarya genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50141033: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.