Palafoxia integrifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integrifolia
ID:
87702
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2: 369 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087031
Common Names
- Palafox
- Palafoxia
- Palafoxia integrifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palafoxia integrifolia (also called Palafoxia, Palafoxia integrifolia, and Palafoxia integrifolia var. integrifolia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to North America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry and open woodlands, and is tolerant of drought and frost.
Uses & Benefits
Palafoxia integrifolia is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palafoxia integrifolia has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palafoxia integrifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.
Where to Find Palafoxia integrifolia
Palafoxia integrifolia can be found in the southern United States, primarily in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
Palafoxia integrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palafoxia integrifolia?
Palafoxia integrifolia
What type of plant is Palafoxia integrifolia?
It is a perennial herb.
Where does Palafoxia integrifolia grow?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Palafoxia genus
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-43409: 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.