Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
13421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 39: 117 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012750



Common Names

  • Palmeri Urbinella
  • Urbinella
  • Urbinella


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Synonyms

  • Dyssodia palmeri J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Urbinella palmeri (also called Palmer's Urbinella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are grey-green and deeply divided. It is found in dry, open areas and in disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Urbinella palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urbinella palmeri is small, yellow-white in color, and grows in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urbinella palmeri is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Pruning is not necessary, but deadheading the flowers will encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Urbinella palmeri

Urbinella palmeri is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.

Urbinella palmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urbinella palmeri?

Urbinella palmeri

What is the family of Urbinella palmeri?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Urbinella palmeri?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Urbinella 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,

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