Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
1222268

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 10 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221606


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Description

Suaeda palmeri (also called Palmer's seablite, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to Mexico. It has a creeping habit and small, scale-like leaves that are gray-green in color. It is found in dry, sandy habitats, such as in deserts and along beaches.

Uses & Benefits

Suaeda palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Suaeda palmeri has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Suaeda palmeri is a small, evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Suaeda palmeri

Suaeda palmeri can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Species in the Suaeda genus

Suaeda aegyptiaca, Suaeda acuminata, Suaeda vermiculata, Suaeda vera, Suaeda ifniensis, Suaeda foliosa, Suaeda heterophylla, Suaeda glauca, Suaeda microphylla, Suaeda merxmuelleri, Suaeda microsperma, Suaeda linifolia, Suaeda kossinskyi, Suaeda maritima, Suaeda altissima, Suaeda arcuata, Suaeda arguinensis, Suaeda aralocaspica, Suaeda dendroides, Suaeda eltonica, Suaeda confusa, Suaeda corniculata, Suaeda monoica, Suaeda paradoxa, Suaeda palaestina, Suaeda pelagica, Suaeda physophora, Suaeda spicata, Suaeda splendens, Suaeda plumosa, Suaeda pruinosa, Suaeda przewalskii, Suaeda monodiana, Suaeda lehmannii, Suaeda volkensii, Suaeda asphaltica, Suaeda palmeri, Suaeda densiflora, Suaeda rolandii, Suaeda jacoensis, Suaeda neuquenensis, Suaeda argentinensis, Suaeda calceoliformis, Suaeda patagonica, Suaeda heteroptera, Suaeda depressa, Suaeda divaricata, Suaeda torreyana, Suaeda californica, Suaeda conferta,

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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