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P. integrigolia
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

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

Description[edit]

A flower is visited by a large, brown and black beetle
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 are elogate 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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Ecology[edit]

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

References[edit]

  1. ^ http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=Pain8
  2. ^ a b c http://hawthornhillwildflowers.blogspot.com/2010/08/coastalplain-palafox-palafoxia.html
  3. ^ a b http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=PAIN8

External links[edit]

Category:Palafoxia Category:Flora of Florida Category:Flora of Georgia

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