Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt. ex Torr.) Cory
Source:
gcc
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 48: 86 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137325
Common Names
- Sphacelata Daisy
- Palafoxia Daisy
- Fuzzy Daisy
Synonyms
- Othake sphacelatum Rydb. [unknown]
- Stevia sphacelata Nutt. ex Torr. [unknown]
- Polypteris sphacelata Trel. [unknown]
Description
Palafoxia sphacelata (also called White Palafoxia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a short stem and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Palafoxia sphacelata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palafoxia sphacelata is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palafoxia sphacelata is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in dry, sandy soils.
Where to Find Palafoxia sphacelata
Palafoxia sphacelata can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in the deserts of Arizona and New Mexico.
Palafoxia sphacelata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palafoxia sphacelata?
Palafoxia sphacelata
What is the common name of Palafoxia sphacelata?
Sphacelate Palafoxia
Where is Palafoxia sphacelata found?
Palafoxia sphacelata is found in South Africa
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,