Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 13: 308 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676197
Common Names
- Palmer's Erioxylum
- Palmer False Flax
- Palmer's Wild Flax
Description
Erioxylum palmeri (also called Palmer's erioxylum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erioxylum palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erioxylum palmeri is white or yellowish in color, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erioxylum palmeri is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Erioxylum palmeri
Erioxylum palmeri can be found in Mexico, particularly in the Sierra Madre Occidental region.
Erioxylum palmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erioxylum palmeri?
Erioxylum palmeri
What is the common name of Erioxylum palmeri?
Palmer's Silk Cotton Tree
What is the natural habitat of Erioxylum palmeri?
It is native to the tropical forests of Central America.
Species in the Erioxylum genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,