Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
67323

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bush) Cory

Source:
gcc

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 48: 86 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066652



Common Names

  • Palafoxia rosea
  • Rose Palafoxia
  • Rose-Pink Palafoxia


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Synonyms

  • Palafoxia macrolepis (Rydb.) Cory [unknown]
  • Polypteris macrolepis (Rydb.) Cory [unknown]
  • Othake macrolepis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Othake roseum Bush [unknown]
  • Othake roseum roseum [unknown]
  • Palafoxia texana macrolepis (Rydb.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Palafoxia rosea rosea [unknown]
  • Polypteris rosea Small [unknown]
  • Palafoxia rosea macrolepis (Rydb.) B.L.Turner [unknown]

Description

Palafoxia rosea (also called Rose Palafoxia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It has pink flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Palafoxia rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palafoxia rosea has bright pink flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palafoxia rosea is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seeds or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing the seeds in the spring or fall in a potting mix. It can also be propagated by dividing the rootball in the spring or fall and replanting the divisions in separate containers.

Where to Find Palafoxia rosea

Palafoxia rosea is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Palafoxia rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palafoxia rosea?

Palafoxia rosea

What is the common name of Palafoxia rosea?

Rose Palafoxia

Where is Palafoxia rosea native to?

North America

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-23528: Based on the initial data import
Victor Louis Cory (1880-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cory' in the authors string.
Benjamin Franklin Bush (1858-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bush' in the authors string.