Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
906576

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4486: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.