Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 245 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474171
Common Names
- Palmeria incana
- Incana Palmeria
- Incana's Palmeria
Description
Palmeria incana (also called Palmeria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and is found in dry forests, savannas, and scrublands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in a white, waxy coating, and its flowers are small and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Palmeria incana is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palmeria incana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palmeria incana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 6-8 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of sand and peat moss. The pot should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Palmeria incana
Palmeria incana can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Palmeria incana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palmeria incana?
Palmeria incana
What is the family of Palmeria incana?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Palmeria incana?
Hoary Palmeria
Species in the Palmeria genus
Palmeria arfakiana,
Palmeria brassii,
Palmeria clemensae,
Palmeria angica,
Palmeria hooglandii,
Palmeria gracilis,
Palmeria womersleyi,
Palmeria hypargyrea,
Palmeria hypochrysea,
Palmeria hypotephra,
Palmeria incana,
Palmeria montana,
Palmeria racemosa,
Palmeria schoddei,
Palmeria foremanii,
Palmeria hyptotephra,
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans,
Carnegieodoxa eximia,
Decarydendron helenae,
Decarydendron lamii,
Decarydendron perrieri,
Decarydendron ranomafanense,
Ephippiandra domatiata,
Ephippiandra madagascariensis,
Ephippiandra masoalensis,
Ephippiandra microphylla,
Ephippiandra myrtoidea,
Ephippiandra perrieri,
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis,
Faika villosa,
Grazielanthus arkeocarpus,
Hedycarya alternifolia,
Hedycarya angustifolia,
Hedycarya aragoensis,
Hedycarya arborea,
Hedycarya badaunii,
Hedycarya chrysophylla,
Hedycarya cupulata,
Hedycarya denticulata,
Hedycarya dorstenioides,
Hedycarya engleriana,
Hedycarya erythrocarpa,
Hedycarya loxocarya,
Hedycarya neoebudica,
Hedycarya parvifolia,
Hedycarya perbracteolata,
Hedycarya rivularis,
Hedycarya symplocoides,
Hedycarya baudouinii,
Hemmantia webbii,
Hennecartia omphalandra,
Hortonia floribunda,
Hortonia ovalifolia,
Hortonia angustifolia,
Kairoa suberosa,
Kairoa endressiana,
Kairoa villosa,
Kairoa cromeana,
Kibara royenii,
Kibara roemeri,
Kibara rosselensis,
Kibara shungolensis,
Kibara sleumeri,
Kibara sudestensis,
Kibara warenensis,
Kibara versteeghii,