Pectis linearis, the West Indian cinchweed, is a summer blooming annual plant in the genus Pectis.[3] Its floral region is generally Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.[4]

Pectis linearis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Pectis
Species:
P. linearis
Binomial name
Pectis linearis
La Llave
Synonyms[1][2]
  • Pectis capillaris DC.
  • Pectis densa Rusby
  • Pectis elongata var. schottii Fernald
  • Pectis febrifuga H.C. Hall
  • Pectis graveolens Klatt
  • Pectis rosea Rusby
  • Pectis schottii (Fernald) Millsp. & Chase

References

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  1. ^ Tropicos
  2. ^ The Plant List
  3. ^ La Llave, Pablo de. Registro Trimestre O Coleccion de Memorias de Historia, literatura, Ciencias y Artes. Mexico City 1: 451. 1832.
  4. ^ "Sagebud - West Indian cinchweed". Sagebud.com. Retrieved May 7, 2011.