Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Cory
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1946
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 48: 84 (1946)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135868
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Palafoxia riograndensis
- Rio Grande Palafoxia
- Rio Grande Palafoxia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Palafoxia riograndensis (also called 'Rio Grande palafox', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a low, spreading growth habit, with silvery-green foliage and small, yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Palafoxia riograndensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Palafoxia riograndensis is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Palafoxia riograndensis is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in the spring or summer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Palafoxia riograndensis
                        
                            Palafoxia riograndensis is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Palafoxia riograndensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Palafoxia riograndensis?
Palafoxia riograndensis
What is the common name of Palafoxia riograndensis?
Rio Grande Palafoxia
What type of plant is Palafoxia riograndensis?
Perennial herb
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Palafoxia genus
                        
                            Palafoxia reverchonii, 
Palafoxia feayi, 
Palafoxia lindenii, 
Palafoxia callosa, 
Palafoxia linearis, 
Palafoxia rosea, 
Palafoxia hookeriana, 
Palafoxia integrifolia, 
Palafoxia texana, 
Palafoxia riograndensis, 
Palafoxia arida, 
Palafoxia sphacelata,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,