Martynia palmeri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
1255646
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
tro
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 24: 66 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254984
Common Names
- Martynia Palmeri
- Palmer's Martynia
- Palmer's Devil's Claw
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Martynia palmeri (also called Palmer's martynia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Martynia palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Martynia palmeri has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Martynia palmeri is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Martynia palmeri should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Martynia palmeri
Martynia palmeri is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.
Martynia palmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Martynia palmeri?
Martynia palmeri
What is the common name of Martynia palmeri?
Palmer's devil's claw
What is the natural habitat of Martynia palmeri?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico
Species in the Martynia genus
Species in the Martyniaceae family
Craniolaria annua, Craniolaria integrifolia, Holoregmia viscida, Ibicella lutea, Ibicella parodii, Martynia annua, Martynia palmeri, Proboscidea louisianica, Proboscidea althaeifolia, Proboscidea louisiana, Proboscidea parviflora, Proboscidea sabulosa, Proboscidea spicata, Proboscidea triloba, Proboscidea diversifolia,
References
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:153752-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].