Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
29749

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-128105: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.