Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texana
ID:
124509

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 125 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123838



Common Names

  • Texas Palafoxia
  • Texas Needlegrass
  • Texas Palafox


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Synonyms

  • Othake robustum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Palafoxia rosea papposa Shinners [unknown]
  • Palafoxia texana texana [unknown]
  • Polypteris robusta (Rydb.) Cory [unknown]
  • Othake texanum Bush [unknown]
  • Polypteris texana A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Palafoxia texana (also called Texas Palafoxia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has yellow flowers with a yellow center and white petals. It grows in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Palafoxia texana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palafoxia texana has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palafoxia texana is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in the spring or fall. It can also be divided in the spring or fall. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Palafoxia texana

Palafoxia texana is native to the western United States and can be found in the wild in areas of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Palafoxia texana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palafoxia texana?

Palafoxia texana

What are the common names of Palafoxia texana?

Texas Palafoxia, Texas Needlegrass

Where is Palafoxia texana native to?

Palafoxia texana is 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