Also known as: Manybristle cinchweed, Cinchweed fetidmarigold
The manybristle chinchweed, known scientifically as the Pectis papposa, is native to the southwestern US and Mexico. It grows low and small, covering the ground in individual little plants with relatively large flowerheads blooming a golden yellow for half the year. They are aromatic, with a heavy, lemony scent. This species hosts beet leafhopper insects.
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Annual
Lifespan
Herb
Plant Type
All year round
Bloom Time
5 cm to 20 cm
Plant Height
Semi-evergreen
Leaf type
20 - 38 ℃
Ideal Temperature
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Distribution of Manybristle chinchweed
Distribution Map
Manybristle chinchweed is originally native to North America, specifically the arid regions. Over time, the plant has spread and naturalized in diverse areas across the continent. Its hardiness enables it to thrive in similar climates in other major regions, excluding its presence in polar zones, dense rainforests, and high-altitude mountain ranges.
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Introduced
No species reported
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Habitat
Open areas on arid plains and deserts, roadsides
Hemisphere Trend Curve
Northern
Sorthern
Care Guide for Manybristle chinchweed
Every week
Water
Full sun
Sunlight
20 - 38 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Water:
Adapted to arid environments, manybristle chinchweed conserves water and thrives in dry conditions. Water weekly, aligning with its drought tolerance. Preferring full sun exposure, manybristle chinchweed's growth is influenced by seasonal rainfall patterns in its native habitat.
Fertilize:
Manybristle chinchweed requires balanced nutrition fertilizers for optimal growth, particularly a high-nitrogen formula during the growing season. Apply monthly, but reduce in winter to avoid overfertilization. Dilute as instructed, apply to moist soil, and wear gloves during handling.
Pruning:
Manybristle chinchweed is a low-growing desert annual with bright yellow blooms and aromatic foliage. Best pruned in early to late spring, it benefits from deadheading spent flowers and trimming leggy growth. Regular pruning enhances its ornamental appeal and ensures robust flowering while maintaining vigor.
Propagation:
Manybristle chinchweed, a desert-dwelling plant, thrives when propagated by surface sowing seeds in well-draining sandy soil. Minimal watering should mimic natural rainfall to avoid root rot. Ample sunlight is essential for optimal germination, reflecting manybristle chinchweed's adaptations to arid environments.
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