Guardiola palmeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
34770
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 43: 38 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034099
Common Names
- Guardiola palmeri
- Palmer's Guardiola
- Palmer Guardiola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guardiola palmeri (also called Palmer's Snapdragon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a single stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height, with white and pink flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Guardiola palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guardiola palmeri is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with purple-tipped petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guardiola palmeri is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division can also be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Guardiola palmeri
Guardiola palmeri can be found in the Mexican and Central American regions.
Guardiola palmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guardiola palmeri?
Guardiola palmeri
What is the natural habitat of Guardiola palmeri?
Arid and semi-arid areas of Mexico and the southwestern United States
What are the common names of Guardiola palmeri?
Palmer's agave, Palmer's century plant
Species in the Guardiola genus
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-132964: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.