Status:
valid
Authors:
Vail
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 25: 107 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710679
Common Names
- Guaiacum palmeri
- Palmer's Guaiacum
- Palmer's Lignum-Vitae
Description
Guaiacum palmeri (also called Palmer's lignum-vitae, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a shrubby or tree-like habit and leathery leaves that are oblong or elliptic in shape. It grows in dry and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Guaiacum palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Guaiacum palmeri are white to yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guaiacum palmeri is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant evergreen that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Guaiacum palmeri
Guaiacum palmeri is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Guaiacum palmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guaiacum palmeri?
Guaiacum palmeri
What is the common name of Guaiacum palmeri?
Palmer's Lignum-vitae
What is the natural habitat of Guaiacum palmeri?
Dry, open forests and scrublands
Species in the Guaiacum genus
Species in the Zygophyllaceae family
Balanites aegyptiaca,
Balanites angolensis,
Balanites glabra,
Balanites maughamii,
Balanites pedicellaris,
Balanites rotundifolia,
Balanites roxburghii,
Balanites triflora,
Balanites wilsoniana,
Balanites aegyptiacus,
Balanites wilsonianus,
Bulnesia chilensis,
Bulnesia foliosa,
Bulnesia retamo,
Bulnesia rivas-martinezii,
Bulnesia schichendanzii,
Bulnesia schickendantzii,
Guaiacum coulteri,
Guaiacum officinale,
Guaiacum palmeri,
Guaiacum sanctum,
Guaiacum unijugum,
Guaiacum nellii,
Kallstroemia pubescens,
Kallstroemia maxima,
Kallstroemia californica,
Kallstroemia grandiflora,
Kallstroemia hirsutissima,
Kallstroemia parviflora,
Kallstroemia perennans,
Kallstroemia adscendens,
Kallstroemia tucumanensis,
Kallstroemia tribuloides,
Kallstroemia incana,
Kallstroemia rosei,
Kallstroemia boliviana,
Kallstroemia pennellii,
Kallstroemia peninsularis,
Kallstroemia standleyi,
Kallstroemia mexicana,
Kallstroemia curta,
Kallstroemia hintonii,
Kelleronia gillettiae,
Kelleronia splendens,
Kelleronia revoilii,
Larrea simulans,
Larrea ameghinoi,
Larrea divaricata,
Larrea cuneifolia,
Larrea nitida,