Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
10054

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 26: 141 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009383



Common Names

  • Palmer's Salmea
  • Palmer's Sowthistle
  • Palmer's Starthistle


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Description

Salmea palmeri (also called Palmer's salmea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States, and is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Salmea palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salmea palmeri has white flowers with yellow centers, small seeds, and small seedlings with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salmea palmeri is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Salmea palmeri

Salmea palmeri is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Salmea palmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salmea palmeri?

Salmea palmeri

What is the common name of Salmea palmeri?

Palmer's Salmea

What type of plant is Salmea palmeri?

A flowering plant

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-109092: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.