Palafoxia integrifolia

Palafoxia integrifolia, commonly known as the coastalplain palafox and coastal plain palafox, is a species of palafox native to the southeastern United States.

Palafoxia integrifolia
P. integrifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Asteraceae
Subfamily:
Asteroideae
Genus:
Palafoxia
Species:
P. integrifolia
Binomial name
Palafoxia integrifolia

Description
Palafoxia integrifolia is pollinated by insects such as the delta flower scarab.

Palafoxia integrifolia is a herbaceous annual plant with pinkish-white disc flowers arranged in inflorescences. It has glossy, alternating leaves which elongate on the lower portion of the stems and more linear at the top.[2] The stems of P. integrifolia are less woody than other species of palafox, making it prone to drooping.[2]

Taxonomy and etymology

P. integrifolia was described in 1842 by Thomas Nuttall. The generic name refers to José de Palafox y Melci,[3] while the species name is derived from the Latin word integrifolius, meaning "having entire leaves". Polypteris integrifolia is a valid synonym.[3]

Distribution and habitat

P. integrifolia is found in the states of Georgia and Florida, where it grows in sandy uplands.[2]

Ecology

Like other Palafoxia species, P. integrifolia is attractive to birds and insects, which aid in pollination.

References
  1. "Plants Profile for Palafoxia integrifolia (Coastal plain palafox)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
  2. "Native Florida Wildflowers: Coastalplain Palafox - Palafoxia integrifolia". hawthornhillwildflowers.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
  3. "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". wildflower.org. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
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