Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
79504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2: 368 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078833



Common Names

  • Hookeriana Palafoxia
  • Hookeriana Cotton Thistle
  • Hookeriana Palafox


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Synonyms

  • Polypteris hookeriana A.Gray [unknown]
  • Othake texanum texanum [unknown]
  • Palafoxia hookeriana hookeriana [unknown]
  • Othake hookerianum Bush [unknown]
  • Palafoxia hookeriana minor Shinners [unknown]
  • Palafoxia texana Hook. [unknown]

Description

Palafoxia hookeriana (also called Hooker's Palafoxia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a woody base and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It has yellow flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Palafoxia hookeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used for its drought-tolerant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palafoxia hookeriana has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a single flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palafoxia hookeriana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in early spring. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Palafoxia hookeriana

Palafoxia hookeriana is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range.

Palafoxia hookeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palafoxia hookeriana?

Palafoxia hookeriana

What is the common name of Palafoxia hookeriana?

Hooker's Palafoxia

What type of plant is Palafoxia hookeriana?

Perennial

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-35424: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.