Pectis multiflosculosa
Appearance
| Pectis multiflosculosa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Pectis |
| Species: | P. multiflosculosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Pectis multiflosculosa (DC.) Sch.Bip. | |
Pectis multiflosculosa is a species of flowering plant in the genus Pectis. It can be found across the Americas, from Mexico to Ecuador, bordering the Pacific Ocean. It was described in 1856.[1]
Description
[edit]The oblanceolate leaves grow along on purple-red or green stems. All of the florets are bright yellow. The ray florets have space between each other. It is commonly found in sandy soils near beaches and spreads low as groundcover.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Pectis multiflosculosa (DC.) Sch.Bip". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- ↑ "Pectis multiflosculosa (DC.) Sch.Bip". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2026-06-30.