Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 17: 272 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905911
Common Names
- Agastache palmeri
- Palmeri Agastache
- Palmeri's Agastache
Description
Agastache palmeri (also called Palmer's Agastache, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the North American continent. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Agastache palmeri is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agastache palmeri var. breviflora (Regel) R.W.Sanders
Agastache palmeri var. palmeri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agastache palmeri flowers are small and yellow, with awns that are 1-2 cm long. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and brown. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agastache palmeri is a species of wild wheat native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It is a diploid species with a basic chromosome number of 14. It is an annual plant that grows to a height of 30-50 cm. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers sunny locations and is tolerant of drought. It is a hardy species and can withstand temperatures down to -15°C.
Where to Find Agastache palmeri
Agastache palmeri can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Agastache palmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agastache palmeri?
Agastache palmeri
What is the common name of Agastache palmeri?
Palmer's agastache
What is the family of Agastache palmeri?
Lamiaceae
Species in the Agastache genus
Agastache aurantiaca,
Agastache breviflora,
Agastache cana,
Agastache coccinea,
Agastache cusickii,
Agastache eplingiana,
Agastache foeniculum,
Agastache mearnsii,
Agastache mexicana,
Agastache micrantha,
Agastache nepetoides,
Agastache occidentalis,
Agastache pallida,
Agastache pallidiflora,
Agastache palmeri,
Agastache parvifolia,
Agastache pringlei,
Agastache rugosa,
Agastache rupestris,
Agastache scrophulariifolia,
Agastache urticifolia,
Agastache wrightii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,