Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arida
ID:
136974

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner & M.I.Morris

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Madroño 23: 79 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136303



Common Names

  • Palafoxia arida
  • Arid Palafoxia
  • Arid Palafoxia-plant


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Description

Palafoxia arida (also called Arid Palafoxia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Palafoxia arida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a drought-tolerant ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palafoxia arida has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palafoxia arida is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Palafoxia arida

Palafoxia arida is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Palafoxia arida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palafoxia arida?

Palafoxia arida

What is the common name of Palafoxia arida?

Arid Palafoxia

What is the natural habitat of Palafoxia arida?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-97019: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Michael I. Morris (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.I.Morris' in the authors string.