Athanasia pectinata is a species of plant from the Western Cape of South Africa.

[2] Each of the pinnatisect (split into sections nearly to the midrib, not quite forming leaflets) leaves has 3-5 lobes.

[3] Solitary disc shaped flower heads are crowded in terminal compound inflorescences at the ends of branches.

[4] It grows in the Western Cape, where it is found on damp clay soils between Hermanus and Gouritsmond.

[2] This species is common and is considered to be of least concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute.