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
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.
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,