Palafoxia integrifolia
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| P. integrifolia | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae
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| (unranked): | Angiosperms
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| Species: | P. integrifolia
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| Palafoxia integrifolia | |
Palafoxia integrifolia, commonly known as the coastalplain palafox and coastal plain palafox, is a species of palafox native to the southeastern United States.
Description[]
Palafoxia integrifolia is a herbaceous annual plant with pinkish-white disc flowers arranged in inflorescences. It has glossy, alternating leaves which elongate on the lower portion of the stems and more linear at the top.[2] The stems of P. integrifolia are less woody than other species of palafox, making it prone to drooping.[2]
Taxonomy and etymology[]
P. integrifolia was described in 1842 by Thomas Nuttall. The generic name refers to José de Palafox y Melci,[3] while the species name is derived from the Latin word integrifolius, meaning "having entire leaves". Polypteris integrifolia is a valid synonym.[3]
Distribution and habitat[]
P. integrifolia is found in the states of Georgia and Florida, where it grows in sandy uplands.[2]
Ecology[]
Like other Palafoxia species, P. integrifolia is attractive to birds and insects, which aid in pollination.
References[]
- ^ "Plants Profile for Palafoxia integrifolia (Coastal plain palafox)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Native Florida Wildflowers: Coastalplain Palafox - Palafoxia integrifolia". hawthornhillwildflowers.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". wildflower.org. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
External links[]
- Palafoxia
- Endemic flora of the United States
- Flora of Florida
- Flora of Georgia (U.S. state)
- Taxa named by Asa Gray
- Taxa named by John Torrey