Status:
valid
Authors:
Vasey & Rose
Source:
gcc
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Proc. U. S. Natl. Mus. 1888, 11: 535 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029078
Common Names
- Encelia Palmeri
- Palmer's Encelia
- Palmer Encelia
Description
Encelia palmeri (also called Palmer's Encelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, and typically grows in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides. It has a single, erect stem, and is typically between 0.2 and 0.5 meters tall. Its leaves are lance-shaped, and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Encelia palmeri is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Encelia palmeri is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a single head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Encelia palmeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Encelia palmeri
Encelia palmeri is native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often near washes or canyons.
Encelia palmeri FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Encelia palmeri?
Encelia palmeri is native to the southwestern United States.
What is the growth habit of Encelia palmeri?
Encelia palmeri is an evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height.
What is the best climate for Encelia palmeri?
Encelia palmeri prefers a warm, dry climate with plenty of sunlight.
Species in the Encelia genus
Encelia pilosiflora,
Encelia virginensis,
Encelia halimifolia,
Encelia hispida,
Encelia stenophylla,
Encelia densifolia,
Encelia palmeri,
Encelia californica,
Encelia farinosa,
Encelia nutans,
Encelia asperifolia,
Encelia resinifera,
Encelia ventorum,
Encelia ravenii,
Encelia densifolia,
Encelia actoni,
Encelia frutescens,
Encelia conspersa,
Encelia laciniata,
Encelia canescens,
Encelia scaposa,
Encelia glandulosa,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,